2022 King Charles III 'First Portrait' 3 Coin Gold Proof Memorial Sovereign Set

£1,275.00

2022 King Charles III 'First Portrait' 3 Coin Gold Proof Sovereign Set

(Royal Mint SOLD OUT)

We are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of sets and individual proof sovereigns for pre-order. The new 2022 sovereigns are the first to carry the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.

The special reverse design features an elaborate portrayal of the Royal Coat of Arms in honour of the remarkable reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The design is by Jody Clark who's former portrait of the late Queen featured on UK coinage 2015-2022.

The Sovereign of King Charles III carries the obverse legend : 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF' in Latin this translates to “King Charles III, reigning by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith,”

This is the first year since 2015 to see 2 different issues of the proof in a same year. Although the memorial sovereigns were officially released on November 15th 2022, delivery by the Royal Mint is expected in January.

Issue Limit - 1500

- Struck in 22ct gold to Proof quality
- Memorial Sovereign / Queen Elizabeth II
- Full Sovereign 7.98g Weight/ 22.05mm Diameter
- Half Sovereign 3.99g Weight/ 19.30mm Diameter
- Quarter Sovereign 1.997g Weight/ 13.50mm Diameter
- Reverse Royal Coat of Arms - Jody Clark
- Obverse design - Martin Jennings
- Presented within a case with numbered certificate of authenticity

We endeavour to keep all years available, the image is of the coin you will receive some years may not be available due to rarity, if you are interested in the rare examples not on offer here, please contact us

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