King Arthur coins are a new release from The Royal Mint in February 2023 as the first release in a new series called British Myths and Legends. See also Merlin Coins
The mythical king features on the first commemorative coin in this new collection.
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£5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin |
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1oz Silver Proof Coin |
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2oz Silver Proof Coin |
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1/4oz Gold Proof Coin |
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1oz Gold Proof Coin |
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What King Arthur Coins Are Available?
This coin is released in the following variants:
| £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin |
| 1oz Silver Proof Coin |
| 2oz Silver Proof Coin |
| 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin |
| 1oz Gold Proof Coin |
| 1oz Silver Proof Coin FR Signed by the Artist |
| 1oz Silver Proof Coin |
| 1oz Silver Proof Coin NGC Graded |
| 1oz Silver Proof Coin FR Signed by the Artist |
| 1oz Gold Proof Coin FR Signed by the Artist |
| 1oz Gold Proof Coin |
| 1oz Gold Proof Coin NGC Graded |
| 1oz Gold Proof Coin FR Signed by the Artist |
NGC Graded Coins
Unusually, The Royal Mint has released the King Arthur coins to include NGC Graded coins.
Independently graded by NGC with a grading of Proof 70 (PROOF 70 Ultra Cameo), the highest score on the Sheldon coin grading scale.
There are also some that Graded PF69 (PROOF 69 Ultra Cameo).
Additionally, some signed by artist and illustrator David Lawrence, whose design portrays King Arthur brandishing his legendary sword Excalibur.
Other features include:
- Features a special privy mark on the reverse in the form of a Celtic Trinity Knot
- Sent to NGC and graded within 30 days of its release, this coin is designated as a First Release edition
- Embellished with a frosted finish, the reverse of the coin has a hexurity feature in the background of the design, allowing the light to reflect in different angles
- An exclusive product from The Royal Mint that features an official label guaranteeing its authenticity
- The first time the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III appears on commemorative coins in The Royal Mint’s Myths and Legends Collection
King Arthur Coin Design
One of the first commemorative UK coin collections to feature coins dated 2023 that display the official coinage portrait of His Majesty The King.
Illustrator David Lawrence’s skilful reverse design is embellished with a frosted finish, alongside a hexurity feature that allows the light to reflect in different angles.
The reverse design of the coin has the text around the edge “KING ARTHUR MYTHS AND LEGENDS . 2023”.
An image of the mythical King Arthur, adorning a crown and brandishing his legendary sword Excalibur in hand, ready to fight. This castle behind and clouds in the sky to complete the dramatic scene.
The D.L initials signify the designer, David Lawrence.
Who is King Arthur?
King Arthur is a Mythical Warrior who first appeared in the Welsh chronicles of the ninth and tenth centuries.
The legend of King Arthur remains one of the most popular within the canon of British myths and legends.
Reinterpreted through the ages, King Arthur has been depicted defending Britain and its people against Saxon invaders to leading the Knights of the Round Table on gallant quests.
