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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 | FULL HALF 1/10 St George Sovereign-Size RING 9ct YELLOW GOLD Coin Dragon Slayer £ 379.90 |
 | 1997 Proof Full Gold Sovereign £ 807.42 |
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 | Solid 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1899 - Queen Victoria with 9ct Gold Pendant £ 700.00 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 620.00 |
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 | 9ct Yellow Gold Round Coin Sovereign Ring Gold Filled CZ Stones - All Sizes £ 24.64 |
On eBay USA:
| 2015 Gold Half Sovereign Coin Brilliant Uncirculated Bullion RARE £ 409.62 |
| FULL HALF 1/10 St George Sovereign-Size RING 9ct YELLOW GOLD Coin Dragon Slayer £ 379.90 |
| 1997 Proof Full Gold Sovereign £ 807.42 |
| 2018 - Solid 24 ct Gold Proof Coin - QEII - Niue - British Sovereigns - Free P&P £ 70.40 |
| Solid 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1899 - Queen Victoria with 9ct Gold Pendant £ 700.00 |
| 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 620.00 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign - George IV Laureate Head £ 1,842.72 |
 | The Royal Mint® 1912 George V Half Sovereign 22ct 916.7 Fine Gold Bullion Coin £ 316.00 |
| 2018 - Solid 24 ct Gold Proof Coin - QEII - Niue - British Sovereigns - Free P&P £ 70.40 |
| 9ct Yellow Gold Round Coin Sovereign Ring Gold Filled CZ Stones - All Sizes £ 24.64 |