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:
 | 2025 Gold Proof Full Sovereign – Royal Mint – Complete with COA & Box £ 1,077.70 |
 | 2025 King Charles III Gold Sovereign Coin 22ct 7.98g Royal Mint Bullion Sealed. £ 860.00 |
 | 1907 Gold Sovereign Coin Edward VII £ 822.70 |
 | 5x Quarter Sovereign Gold Coin 22ct Gold Mixed Dates £ 1,178.68 |
 | 1914 Half Sovereign Gold Bullion Coin - George V - 22ct - 3.99g £ 499.99 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Half Gold Sovereign Coin 4g £ 449.90 |
 | 2018 GOLD PROOF Half Sovereign Royal Mint BOXED & COA No. 0696 £ 549.00 |
 | 9ct Yellow Gold Full Sovereign Plain Pendant Mount 9ct Gold Coin Mount £ 180.88 |
On eBay USA:
| 2025 Gold Proof Full Sovereign – Royal Mint – Complete with COA & Box £ 1,077.70 |
| 2025 King Charles III Gold Sovereign Coin 22ct 7.98g Royal Mint Bullion Sealed. £ 860.00 |
| 1907 Gold Sovereign Coin Edward VII £ 822.70 |
| 5x Quarter Sovereign Gold Coin 22ct Gold Mixed Dates £ 1,178.68 |
| 1914 Half Sovereign Gold Bullion Coin - George V - 22ct - 3.99g £ 499.99 |
| 1900 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Half Gold Sovereign Coin 4g £ 449.90 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin with COA £ 924.70 |
 | 1820 George III Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 1,791.70 |
| 2018 GOLD PROOF Half Sovereign Royal Mint BOXED & COA No. 0696 £ 549.00 |
| 9ct Yellow Gold Full Sovereign Plain Pendant Mount 9ct Gold Coin Mount £ 180.88 |