Niue 2023 King Charles III Coronation Queen Elizabeth II $1 1 Oz Silver Proof

Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment! SOLD OUT at the Mint on Pre-Release! Celebrate the first British coronation in 70 years, with this unique two-headed coin. King Charles III (2023) appears on one side and a young Queen Elizabeth II (1953) on the other side of this low mintage, one troy ounce, pure silver frosted cameo proof! With a mintage limit of just 1,500, this true piece of numismatic history sold out on pre-release. On May 6, 2023, King Charles III was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom, the first coronation in 70 years! Appropriately, this double headed coin portrays Charles, clothed in his royal finery and with all his royal regalia and crown jewels, at the moment of his coronation on one side. On the other his mother, a young and beautiful Queen Elizabeth, is depicted at her 1953 coronation (when Charles was just four years old). Please see the presentation lower on this page for detailed information about the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Struck from one full troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver and exquisitely packaged with an individually numbered certificate, the 2023 King Charles III Coronation Silver Proof represents a stunning and limited edition tribute to Britain’s first new monarch in over 70 years. The certificate and outer box are emblazoned with full color exemplars of the official Coronation Emblem or logo. Don't miss out! With a mintage limit of just 1,500 we urge immediate action to secure one of these stunning and historic low mintage beauties! This coin sold out at the mint on pre-release. Mother and Son Monarchs, Crowned 70 Years Apart The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, took place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The ceremony began with the anointing of Charles, symbolizing his spiritual entry into kingship, and then his crowning and enthronement, representing his assumption of the temporal powers and responsibilities of the monarchy. Camilla was crowned queen in a shorter and simpler ceremony. The royal family then traveled to Buckingham Palace afterward, in a state procession, and made a royal appearance on the balcony to celebrate the occasion. This was the first coronation of a British monarch to occur in the 21st century and the 40th to be held at Westminster Abbey since 1066. Charles III became king immediately upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II on Thursday 8 September 2022. He was proclaimed king by the Accession Council of the United Kingdom on Saturday 10 September, which was followed by proclamations in other Commonwealth realms. Due to Elizabeth's advanced age, Charles's coronation has been planned for years, under the code name Operation Golden Orb. During Elizabeth's reign, planning meetings for Operation Golden Orb were held at least once a year, attended by representatives of the government, the Church of England and Clarence House staff. Obverse King Charles III, wearing the St. Edward's Crown, holding the Scepter of the Cross in his right hand and the Sovereign's Orb in his left hand, and dressed in his royal regalia, at the moment of his coronation and enthronement. The legend KING CHARLES III—2023 CORONATION defines the theme. Reverse Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial State Crown and pearl drop earrings, at her 1953 coronation. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II—1953 CORONATION defines the theme. Beneath her majesty, the public seal (coat of arms) of the island nation of Niue. The slogan ATUA NIUE TUKULAGI translates as "God, Niue Forever". The surrounding decorative border on both sides specifies heraldic emblems from across the United Kingdom: the Tudor rose, the lions rampant of England and Scotland, and the harp of Ireland. The date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. Packaging The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. The serial number in the image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Specifications Country Niue Year of Issue 2023 Face Value One Dollar Weight 31.135 g Diameter 38.60 mm Mintage Limit 1,500 Finish Proof Composition .999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Reeded (milled, serrated) Certificate Individually Numbered The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom The collective term Crown Jewels refers to the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and at various other state functions. These include the following objects: the crowns, scepters, orbs, swords, rings, spurs, colobium sindonis, dalmatic, armill, and the royal robe or pall, as well as several other objects connected with the ceremony itself. The oldest set of Crown Jewels, dating from the Anglo-Saxon period, were lost by John of England near the Wash in 1216. A replacement set was made shortly afterwards which was later joined by the addition of Welsh prince Llywelyn's coronet in 1284. This replacement set was stolen from Westminster Abbey in 1303 although most, if not all, were recovered days later from the window of a London jeweler's shop (resulting in dire consequences for the shopkeeper). Oliver Cromwell melted down most of the original Crown Jewels of his era after the establishment of the Commonwealth in 1649. Upon the Restoration of Charles II, most of the regalia had to be replaced. The only pieces to survive from before the Civil War are three swords and a spoon. The British Crown Jewels easily constitute the most valuable jewelry collection in existence. The three most impressive pieces are described below. The Scepter with the Cross was made in 1661, and is so called because it is surmounted by a cross. In 1905, it was redesigned to incorporate the Cullinan I, also known as the Great Star of Africa, which at over 530 carats (106 g) is the largest cut diamond in the world. During the coronation, the monarch bears the Scepter with the Cross in the right hand. The Sovereign's Orb, a type of globus cruciger, is a hollow golden sphere made in 1661. There is a band of jewels running along the center, and a half-band on the top hemisphere. Surmounting the orb is a jeweled Cross representing the Sovereign's role as Defender of the Faith. For a part of the coronation, it is borne in the Sovereign's left hand. Of all the Crown Jewels, the most valuable is the Imperial State Crown, featured on this magnificent coin. The Crown is generally worn at the end of a coronation when the new monarch departs from Westminster Abbey and is not traditionally the actual crown used at the moment of coronation. However it was actually worn during the ceremony by Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, both of whom complained about the weight of the normally-used crown, St. Edward's Crown. The Imperial State Crown is of a design similar to St. Edward's Crown; it includes a base of four crosses pattee alternating with four fleurs-de-lis, above which are four half-arches surmounted by a cross. Inside is a deep purple velvet cap with an ermine border. The Crown includes an incredible number of precious gems, including 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies! Among these are several world-famous jewels. The cross atop the Crown is set with a stone known as St. Edward's Sapphire, a sapphire taken from the ring (or possibly coronet) of Edward the Confessor. The Black Prince's Ruby is set on the front cross pattee. Furthermore, the famous Cullinan II Diamond, or Lesser Star of Africa, is set on the front of the Crown. The Black Prince's Ruby The Black Prince's Ruby is actually a bead-shaped spinel weighing roughly 170 carats (34 g), that is, the size of a chicken egg! It is one of the oldest of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, with a known history dating back to the middle of the 14th century and having been in the possession of the British kings since it was given in 1367 to its namesake, Edward of Woodstock (the "Black Prince"). What is a spinel? Until fairly modern times, all red gemstones were referred to as "rubies". It was only relatively recently that the rarer spinel has been differentiated from the more common ruby. The two gemstones can be distinguished on the basis of hardness and density - a ruby is slightly harder and denser than a spinel. The two stones can also be told apart by their optical properties: a true ruby is dichroic while a spinel is singly refractive. The Cullinan Diamonds (Stars of Africa) The original, intact Cullinan Diamond was found by Frederick Wells, surface manager of the Premier Diamond Mining Company in Cullinan, Gauteng, South Africa on June 25 1905. It is the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found, at 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g). The stone was named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the diamond mine. The stone was bought by the Transvaal government and presented to King Edward VII of Great Britain. However, transport from South Africa to England posed a bit of a problem with regard to security. Well-known detectives from London were placed on a steamer ship that was rumored to carry the stone, but this was a diversionary tactic. The stone on that ship was a fake, meant to attract those who would be interested in stealing it. The actual diamond was in fact sent to England in a plain box via parcel post! The Cullinan was cut into three large parts by Asscher Brothers of Amsterdam, and eventually into some 11 large gem-quality stones and a number of smaller fragments. The largest polished gem from the stone is named Cullinan I or the Great Star of Africa, and at 530.20 carats (106.04 g) was the largest polished diamond in the world until the 1985 discovery of the Golden Jubilee diamond (545.67 cts), also from the Premier mine. Cullinan I is now mounted in the head of the Scepter with the Cross. The second largest gem from the Cullinan stone, Cullinan II or the Lesser Star of Africa, at 317.40 carats (63.48 g), is the third largest polished diamond in the world and is also part of the British crown jewels, as it forms a part of the Imperial State Crown. Both gems are on display at the Tower of London, as parts of the British crown jewels. Copyright © 2023 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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