{"product_id":"2023-st-edwards-crown-1-oz-silver-gold-plating","title":"2023 St. Edward's Crown 1 oz Pure Silver with Gold Plating","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Edward's Crown: A Royal Canadian Mint Coronation Tribute\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Royal Canadian Mint coin commemorates the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, featuring an artistic interpretation of St. Edward's Crown — the most hallowed of all British Crown Jewels. The reverse displays one of the crown's four crosses pattée, gold-plated and adorned with coloured glass stones representing the 444 precious and semi-precious gems set in the actual crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Edward's Crown has served as the coronation crown since 1661, when it was commissioned for Charles II to replace the original medieval crown melted down by Parliamentarians in 1649. It is only worn once in each monarch's reign — at the precise moment of crowning — and rarely leaves the Tower of London. The embellishments include amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, peridot, ruby, topaz, tourmaline and sapphire tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating, the matte proof finish creates a satin field that draws focus to the crown-inspired design. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II's effigy by Susanna Blunt, double-dated 1952–2022 with four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that graced Canadian coins during her historic reign.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Coin Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46174868635804,"sku":"CCV-0028","price":499.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/canadacoinvault.com\/products\/2023-st-edwards-crown-1-oz-silver-gold-plating","provider":"Canada Coin Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}