In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1993, the Royal mint issued a number of coins including a Gold Proof ‘Coronation’ Crown. This coin is denominated as £5 (a Crown).
Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne following the death of her Father, King George VI on 6th February 1952. The Coronation was held on 2nd June 1953 in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The 1993 Coronation Crown features some unique designs. The Obverse features the Queen’s head in the center of a 8 trumpeters on horseback divided by sceptres and swords. The full inscription reads ‘ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID DEF FIVE POUNDS’. (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen and Defender of the Faith).
The reverse depicts St. Edward’s crown encircled by forty trumpets, with an outer inscription ‘FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU’ and then the dates ‘1953 – 1993’.
The gold coin is 22 carat (91.6% gold) and weighs 39.94g. Diameter 35mm. Mintage of the gold proof was limited to 2,500.
When it was originally issued by the Royal Mint it was encapsulated and in a red leatherette presentation case. It should have an individually numbered certificate of authenticity (COA).
The Royal mint did issue the 1993 coin as Uncirculated, Proof, Silver Proof and Gold Proof.
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On eBay USA:
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 440.91 |
| 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 877.00 |
| King George 22ct Gold Half Sovereign 1915, MS condition, Very Nice Clean Coin £ 474.98 |
| 4 Queen Elizabeth FULL GOLD Sovereign Bullion Coins 2003, 2008, 2008, 2013 £ 3,076.90 |
| Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 955.00 |
| King Edward VII 22ct Gold Half Sovereign 1902, MS condition, Very Nice Coin £ 474.98 |
 | 2017 Gold Full Sovereign - 200th Anniversary Privy Mark - Bicentenary RM sealed £ 924.70 |
 | 1896 Gold Sovereign, Victoria £ 950.00 |
| 2011 Gold Sovereign St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci £ 960.40 |
| 2026 Half 1/2 Solid Gold Sovereign Coin in Sealed Royal Mint pack 22ct tracked £ 475.00 |