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:
| 1869 AU58 Shield Back Full Gold Sovereign Coin Royal Mint Victoria 1869 UK GB £ 689.10 |
| Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 637.09 |
| 2004 Royal Mint 22 Carat Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth 11 £ 389.22 |
| 2003 Royal Mint 22 Carat Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth 11 £ 389.22 |
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 325.68 |
| 2025 Royal Arms Shield Double Sovereign £2 Gold Proof NGC PF70 UC First Releases £ 1,995.72 |
 | KING GEORGE III GOLD SOVEREIGN 1820 £ 1,995.72 |
 | 2015 Royal Mint Sealed Carded 22ct Gold Full Sovereign, perfect. £ 669.72 |
| The Coronation of King Charles III 2023 Gold Proof Sovereign Coin Graded PF 70 £ 750.00 |
| 2025 One Eighth Sovereign- 22ct solid gold coin- CHARLES III -Gibraltar Free P&P £ 115.12 |