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Prince Charles ascended the throne on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022. His Majesty’s historic coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023 was cheered by huge crowds who flocked to London despite the rain.

Exclusive three-coin sovereign set

The set comprises three 22-carat gold sovereigns bearing significant year-dates:

  • 2023 proof sovereign – marking the first British coronation of the 21st century, and the first sovereign to bear the new King’s crowned coinage portrait.
  • 2022 proof sovereign – commemorating the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and the first sovereign to bear His Majesty’s uncrowned coinage portrait.
  • 1958 sovereign (minimum grade EF) – date marking investiture of Charles as Prince of Wales, and bearing Mary Gillick’s inaugural coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Presentation packaging

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, each set in this limited release is housed in a timber presentation case and decorated box-shipper.
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Specifications

Specifications

 

1958 Sovereign

2022 Sovereign

2023 Sovereign

 

Metal

1958 Sovereign

Gold

2022 Sovereign

Gold

2023 Sovereign

Gold

 

Fineness (% purity)

1958 Sovereign

91.67

2022 Sovereign

91.67

2023 Sovereign

91.67

 

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

1958 Sovereign

7.988

2022 Sovereign

7.988

2023 Sovereign

7.988

 

Maximum Diameter (mm)

1958 Sovereign

22.05

2022 Sovereign

22.05

2023 Sovereign

22.05

 

Finish

1958 Sovereign

Bullion

2022 Sovereign

Proof

2023 Sovereign

Proof

 

Issue Limit

1958 Sovereign

1,000

2022 Sovereign

1,000

2023 Sovereign

1,000

 

Effigy

1958 Sovereign

Mary Gillick design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

2022 Sovereign

Martin Jennings design of H.M. King Charles III

2023 Sovereign

Martin Jennings design of H.M. King Charles III

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