Coin United Kingdom 5 Pounds Charles III - The royal Tudor Beasts - Bull of Clarence - 2023 - 2 Oz Silver

This 5 Pounds coin, struck in silver in 2023 by the Royal Mint, commemorates the Bull of Clarence, part of the Tudor Beasts series. This series highlights the statues adorning Hampton Court Palace. The coin weighs 62.2 grams and has a diameter of 38.61 millimeters.

The obverse of the coin features an uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, facing left. Around this portrait is the legend "CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·5 POUNDS·", as well as the initials "MJ" of the designer Martin Jennings. The full legend translates to "Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor".

The reverse of the coin features a bull holding a shield adorned with a double Tudor rose. The legend "BULL OF CLARENCE·2 OZ· FINE SILVER·999.9" is inscribed at the top, while the date "2023" appears at the bottom. The initials "DL" of the designer David Lawrence are also present. The coin is made of fine silver with a fineness of 999.9.

The edge of the coin is reeded. This coin was struck at the Royal Mint, located in Llantrisant, United Kingdom. The reverse design, created by David Lawrence, has been used in various compositions and denominations of base and precious metals.