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:
 | 1862 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back - 22ct Gold £ 910.00 |
 | Gold Full Sovereign £ 873.70 |
 | Full Gold Sovereign coin 22ct 1896 Ldn Mint £ 822.70 |
 | Half gold sovereign coin 1896 22ct Victoria Veiled Head £ 445.30 |
 | 1908 & 1910 Edward VII Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin x2 £ 840.00 |
 | UK Jubilee Mint 2015 Solid 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 7.98gms Queen Elizabeth £ 853.30 |
 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1822 George IV Gold Sovereign 22ct Gold Early Sovereign Rare Date Historic Coin £ 1,281.69 |
On eBay USA:
| 1862 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back - 22ct Gold £ 910.00 |
| Gold Full Sovereign £ 873.70 |
| Full Gold Sovereign coin 22ct 1896 Ldn Mint £ 822.70 |
| Half gold sovereign coin 1896 22ct Victoria Veiled Head £ 445.30 |
| 1908 & 1910 Edward VII Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin x2 £ 840.00 |
| UK Jubilee Mint 2015 Solid 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 7.98gms Queen Elizabeth £ 853.30 |
 | Scarce 1980 Proof Full Gold Sovereign With Original Box & Certificate (7.99g) £ 873.70 |
 | 1869 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back £ 925.00 |
| Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
| 1822 George IV Gold Sovereign 22ct Gold Early Sovereign Rare Date Historic Coin £ 1,281.69 |