500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Christening, Gold Proof

€2.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2015
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value500 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionGold (.9999)
Weight156.3 g
Dimensions50 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Jody Clark
Reverse: John Bergdahl
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#OD1
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·F·D·500 POUNDS· J.C
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCherubs heralding Charlotte’s arrival, her name on a cartouche, surrounded by details inspired by the Lily Font used in royal christenings since 1841
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTo celebrate the Christening of PRINCESS CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH DIANA of CAMBRIDGE 2015 DIEU ET·MON DROIT JB
(Translation: God on my right)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2015  - Proof - 25
Catalog ID1552059270
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