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:
 | 1902, 1905 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, King Edward VII Era, George Dragon Design £ 470.80 |
 | 1885 Young Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign (Sydney) Free next day delivery £ 934.90 |
 | 1901 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign Coin Ex Mount For Scrap £ 843.10 |
 | 1855 Britain Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g W. W. INCUSED NGC MS 60 £ 1,650.00 |
 | 1862 young Victoria badge 22 carats Full Gold Sovereign coin £ 883.90 |
 | Choice of Half Sovereign - Victoria / Edward / George Gold Coins 22ct each 4g £ 465.70 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II 5 Coin 24ct Gold Sovereign Set £ 950.20 |
 | 1988 Isle Of Man Angel Gold Sovereign Ring £ 618.70 |
On eBay USA:
| 1902, 1905 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, King Edward VII Era, George Dragon Design £ 470.80 |
| 1885 Young Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign (Sydney) Free next day delivery £ 934.90 |
| 1901 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign Coin Ex Mount For Scrap £ 843.10 |
| 1855 Britain Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g W. W. INCUSED NGC MS 60 £ 1,650.00 |
| 1862 young Victoria badge 22 carats Full Gold Sovereign coin £ 883.90 |
| Choice of Half Sovereign - Victoria / Edward / George Gold Coins 22ct each 4g £ 465.70 |
 | 2020 22ct Proof Gold HALF SOVEREIGN. Limited Edition. Box & Certificate £ 505.00 |
 | The Royal Mint 2010 UK Quarter Sovereign Gold Bullion Coin With COA And Box £ 260.70 |
| Queen Elizabeth II 5 Coin 24ct Gold Sovereign Set £ 950.20 |
| 1988 Isle Of Man Angel Gold Sovereign Ring £ 618.70 |