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Description
This coin is a United Kingdom issue, struck in .9999 fine silver, weighing 62.2 grams. It has a face value of 5 pounds and is part of the "Tudor Beasts" series. The year of issue is 2025.
The obverse of the coin features an uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, facing left. Around the portrait is a Latin legend: "CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·5 POUNDS·2025 ·". The full legend is "Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor", which means "Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith". The initials "MJ", of the engraver Martin Jennings, also appear on the obverse.
The reverse of the coin depicts the Greyhound of Richmond holding a shield adorned with three lions passant guardant, elements of the royal coat of arms. A Latin legend runs around the depiction of the greyhound: "GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND · 2 OZ · FINE SILVER · 999.9 ·". The initials "DL", of the engraver David Lawrence, are also present, as well as the year of issue "·2025·".
The coin has a diameter of 38.61 millimeters and a reeded edge. It was struck at the Royal Mint, located in Llantrisant, United Kingdom. This coin is the eighth in the "Tudor Beasts" series, which includes a total of ten creatures representing the statues present at Hampton Court Palace.
The reverse design by David Lawrence has been used in various precious and non-precious metal compositions, as well as for different denominations.
