1/10 oz, UK, 2023, Gold- Britannia, Proof(King Charles III)
2023 Gold Britannia 1/10 oz, Proof(King Charles III), United Kingdom
Coins of the Britannia type have been issued in gold since 1987 and in silver since 1997; platinum was added to the mix with special editions in 2007 and 2008. This is the first Britannia issue featuring the effigy of King Charles III
The designer and Sculptor, Philip Nathan, envisaged Britannia as a classic and evolving icon.
The Mint stated, "Each evolution of the Britannia coin represents Britain at the moment in time, charting the nation’s history and the values it upholds.
For 2023, Britannia is drawn in a chariot by mighty sea creatures, in a design reminiscent of the iconic Boadicea and Her Daughters statue next to Westminster Bridge."
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
United Kingdom |
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Year |
2023 |
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Value |
1/10 Oz Gold, 10 Pounds, Ten Pounds, £10 |
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Metal |
Fine Gold 999.9 |
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Weight |
3.1300 gm |
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Diameter |
16.5000 mm |
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Thickness |
mm |
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Obverse Design |
Martin Jennings MJ) |
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Reverse Design |
Jonathan Olliffe (J.O) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Features the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left. pattern). Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith. Lettering: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2023 · MJ (below the neck truncation in tiny letters, initials) |
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Reverse |
Featureseverse shows, within a plain rim, the standing figure of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain, riding in a chariot across the waves; the chariot is drawn by two mythical "seahorses". Britannia holds a trident in her raised left hand and supports a shield with the Union Jack (the flag of the United Kingdom) with her right hand. She wears a robe and a wreathed Corinthian helmet pushed back to reveal her face. Lettering: BRITANNIA · 1/10 oz 999.9 FINE GOLD 2023 J.O (near the rim, below right - designer) |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2023 |
Unknown |
325 |
- Material
- Gold
- Denomination
- £10
1/10 oz - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Person (king, queen, tsar, president)
- Rulers
- Britannia
King Charles III