Niue 2023 King Charles III Coronation Crown $100 1 Oz Pure Gold Proof w/DIAMOND

Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!SOLD OUT at the Mint on Pre-Release! St. Edward's Crown, set with a genuine DIAMOND GEMSTONE, to be worn by King Charles III for his Coronation and pinnacle of the royal Crown Jewels, is front and center on this one troy ounce, pure gold frosted cameo proof. With a mintage limit of just 150, this true numismatic gem sold out on pre-release. Talisman Coins is honored to bring you this superbly symbolic pure gold proof commemorating the coronation of King Charles III on May 6th, 2023. St. Edward’s Crown is the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, traditionally worn at the moment of coronation of a new monarch. Historic Royal Palaces describes it as “the most important and sacred of all the crowns." Struck from 1 full troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold, embellished with genuine diamond gemstone, and exquisitely packaged with an individually numbered certificate, the 2023 King Charles III Coronation Gold Proof represents a stunning and limited edition tribute to Britain’s first new monarch in over 70 years. Don't miss out! With a mintage limit of just 150 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. A Stunning and Highly Symbolic Design Spectacularly struck to frosted cameo proof quality, the detail of this crown jewel of coins is astounding. Front and center is the St. Edward's Crown (more below, read on). 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. Behind the crown are two crossed royal scepters. 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 enormous Cullinan I diamond, also known as the Great Star of Africa, which at over 530 carats (106 g) is the largest cut diamond in the world. This historic object is about three feet long, weighs about 2.5 pounds (1.17 kg) and is decorated with many jewels, including rubies, emeralds, sapphires, spinels and 333 diamonds. During the coronation, the King Charles III will bear the Scepter with the Cross in the right hand. The Sovereign's Scepter with Dove (also known as the Road of Equity and Mercy) represents the sovereign's spiritual role, with the dove representing the Holy Spirit. Slightly longer than the Scepter with the Cross at 3.6 feet (1.1 m), it weighs about the same and is likewise decorated with almost 300 precious and semi-precious gemstones. (Please see the presentation lower on the page for more on the British Crown Jewels.) The design is completed by the motto "Loyalty, Love, Respect" in a banner surrounding the St. Edwards Crown. This refers to King Charles' vow to serve "with loyalty, respect and love" in his accession speech, his first and heartfelt address to the British and Commonwealth people on 9 September 2022, the day after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. St. Edward's Crown St Edward's Crown is the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Named after King and Saint Edward the Confessor, versions of it have traditionally been used to crown English and British monarchs at their coronations since the 13th century. The original crown was a holy relic kept at Westminster Abbey, Edward's burial place, until the regalia were either sold or melted down when Parliament abolished the monarchy in 1649, during the English Civil War. The current St Edward's Crown was made for Charles II in 1661. Made of solid 22-karat gold, it measures 30 centimeters (12 in) tall, weighs 2.23 kilograms (4.9 lb), and is decorated with 444 precious and semi-precious stones. The crown is similar in weight and overall appearance to the original, but its arches are Baroque in style. After 1689, it was not used to crown any monarch for over 200 years. In 1911, the tradition was revived by George V and has continued ever since. St Edward's Crown has a circumference of 66 cm (26 in). It has four fleurs-de-lis alternating with four crosses pattée, which support two dipped arches topped by a monde and cross pattée. Its purple velvet cap is trimmed with ermine. The crown features 444 precious and semi-precious stones, including 345 rose-cut aquamarines, 37 white topazes, 27 tourmalines, 12 rubies, 7 amethysts, 6 sapphires, 2 jargoons, 1 garnet, 1 spinel and 1 carbuncle. St Edward's Crown is normally on public display in the Jewel House at the Tower of London. Although it is regarded as the official coronation crown, only six monarchs have been crowned with St Edward's Crown since the Restoration: Charles II (1661), James II (1685), William III (1689), George V (1911), George VI (1937) and Elizabeth II (1953). Interestingly, Queen Victoria declined to use St. Edward's Crown at her coronation. She opted for the Imperial State Crown, considering the St. Edward's Crown too heavy! The Coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is scheduled to take 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 will begin 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 will be crowned queen in a shorter and simpler ceremony. The royal family will then travel to Buckingham Palace afterward, in a state procession, and appear on the balcony to celebrate the occasion. This will be 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 Please see above for description. The legend KING CHARLES III defines the theme. Reverse 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 9999 GOLD 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 Hundred Dollars Weight 31.135 g Diameter 38.60 mm Mintage Limit 150 Finish Proof with Genuine Embedded Diamond Composition .9999 Fine (Pure or 24 Karat) Gold 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 © 2024 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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