2023 Coronation Gold Proof Sovereign PF70 Ultra Cameo | King Charles III Crowned Portrait | NGC
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On 6th May 2023, King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey in the first British coronation in 70 years. The Royal Mint marked this once-in-a-generation event with a special proof sovereign featuring something that appears on no other coin in the Carolean era: a crowned portrait of King Charles III.
This is the only UK sovereign to show the King wearing the crown. Before and after this issue, all Charles III sovereigns carry the standard uncrowned Martin Jennings effigy. The 2023 Coronation Sovereign stands uniquely apart.
The Crowned Portrait — Unique in the Series
Martin Jennings' coronation portrait depicts King Charles III wearing the crown — a departure from his standard uncrowned effigy used on all other sovereign issues. This crowned portrait was designed exclusively for the Coronation series and does not appear on any other Royal Mint sovereign before or after. It is a one-time-only obverse type and a mandatory acquisition for any collector building a Carolean sovereign type set.
One-Year-Only Reverse Design
The reverse features a special Royal Arms design created exclusively for the Coronation sovereign series — distinct from both the standard Pistrucci St George and the 2022 Memorial Royal Arms. Together with the crowned obverse, this creates a coin that is visually unique in both its obverse and reverse. It will not be reproduced.
NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
Certified by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo — numerically perfect, with no imperfections visible under 5x magnification. The Ultra Cameo finish provides maximum contrast between the frosted crowned portrait and the mirror-polished fields.
Investment & Tax Status
British gold sovereigns are CGT exempt as legal tender and carry no VAT. As the first coronation sovereign in 70 years — and the only one to carry a crowned King Charles III portrait — this coin holds a historical distinction that cannot be replicated.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Denomination | Full Sovereign (£1) |
| Occasion | Coronation of King Charles III (6 May 2023) |
| Obverse | Crowned portrait of King Charles III — unique to this issue |
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Reverse Design | Special Coronation Royal Arms — one-year-only |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo |
| Metal | 22 Carat Gold |
| Gold Purity | 916.7‰ |
| Weight | 7.98g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Finish | Proof |
| Edge | Milled |
| Issued By | The Royal Mint |
| Tax Status | VAT-Free & CGT Exempt |
| Key Feature | Only sovereign showing crowned King Charles III |
| Previous Coronation Sovereign | 1953 — 70 years prior |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2023 Coronation Sovereign the only one with a crowned portrait of Charles III?
Yes. All other Charles III sovereigns — the 2022 Memorial, the 2024 definitive, and onwards — carry an uncrowned Martin Jennings portrait. The 2023 Coronation issue is the only sovereign to show the King wearing the crown.
What is on the reverse of the 2023 Coronation Sovereign?
A special Royal Arms design created exclusively for the Coronation sovereign series. It differs from both the standard Pistrucci St George and the 2022 Memorial Royal Arms design.
When was the last British coronation sovereign?
The previous coronation sovereign was issued in 1953 for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II — 70 years before this issue.
Is this coin CGT exempt?
Yes. All British gold sovereigns are CGT exempt for UK residents as legal tender. No VAT applies to investment gold.
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