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.
On eBay UK:
 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 900.00 |
 | 1887 UK Royal Mint Victoria Jubilee Gold Half Sovereign Coin - NGC MS62 £ 588.10 |
 | King Charles 2026 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 787.00 |
 | 1980 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, Queen Elizabeth II £ 455.50 |
 | Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
 | 1860 Victorian Gold Sovereign £ 900.00 |
 | 1900 Victorian Half sovereign 22ct Gold Coin. Old Head - 1900 - Good condition £ 455.50 |
 | 22ct gold sovereign coins £ 208.70 |
On eBay USA:
| 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 900.00 |
| 1887 UK Royal Mint Victoria Jubilee Gold Half Sovereign Coin - NGC MS62 £ 588.10 |
| King Charles 2026 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 787.00 |
| 1980 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, Queen Elizabeth II £ 455.50 |
| Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
| 1860 Victorian Gold Sovereign £ 900.00 |
 | 1967 Solid 22ct Carat Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 800.00 |
 | Genuine and Original 22ct Gold 1887 Queen Victoria Shield Jubilee Half Sovereign £ 465.70 |
| 1900 Victorian Half sovereign 22ct Gold Coin. Old Head - 1900 - Good condition £ 455.50 |
| 22ct gold sovereign coins £ 208.70 |