The Gothic Crown Arms 2022 £5 1oz Gold Proof Coin

A spectacular opportunity, Downies is proud to present this stunning 1oz 99.99% gold tribute to the 175th anniversary of the iconic Queen Victoria 1847 Gothic Crown.

Thought to have been issued to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign, the 1847 Gothic Crown was the work of Royal Mint engraver William Wyon and Scottish artist William Dyce. Notable for the Crowned Cruciform Shields reverse, superb Gothic style portrait of the queen, and distinctive Gothic lettering, the 1847 Gothic Crown is arguably Britain’s most beautiful coin. To many, it is the most beautiful coin in the world. Not only sought after for its aesthetic quality, this iconic coin is rated as one of Britain’s greatest rarities.

Distinguished by a magnificent recreation of the exquisite reverse motif of this revered 19th century neo-Gothic rarity, the St Helena legal tender tribute offered here is struck the finest Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% gold. With Downies able to secure only a tiny allocation from the mintage of just 200, immediate action is essential.