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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 | 2017 Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 853.30 |
 | 2026 Quarter Solid Gold Sovereign Coin - 22ct. In Royal Mint Sealed Pack. £ 310.00 |
 | 1909 Edward VII Half Sovereign Gold Coin 22ct In A 9ct Mount £ 639.10 |
 | 1892 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign | Jubilee Head | Shield Back | London Mint £ 465.00 |
 | 1974 Elizabeth II Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 843.10 |
 | 22ct gold sovereign1912 coin with 18ct gold mount £ 618.70 |
 | 2022 Gibraltar Gold Quarter Sovereign – 22ct (.916) Gold Coin in Original Card £ 228.95 |
On eBay USA:
| 1/8 Sovereign Gold Coin — Hattons of London — Boxed £ 135.90 |
| 22ct gold sovereign1912 coin with 18ct gold mount £ 618.70 |
| 2017 Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 853.30 |
| 2026 Quarter Solid Gold Sovereign Coin - 22ct. In Royal Mint Sealed Pack. £ 310.00 |
| 1909 Edward VII Half Sovereign Gold Coin 22ct In A 9ct Mount £ 639.10 |
| 1892 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign | Jubilee Head | Shield Back | London Mint £ 465.00 |
| 1974 Elizabeth II Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 843.10 |
 | 1822 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Mounted. £ 1,128.70 |
| 2022 Gibraltar Gold Quarter Sovereign – 22ct (.916) Gold Coin in Original Card £ 228.95 |
 | Full Half 1/10 St George Sovereign-Size 9ct Yellow Gold Coin Ring Size I-Z NEW £ 439.00 |