This 1981 commemorative Crown was issued by The Royal Mint to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, which took place at St Paul's Cathedral on 29 July 1981.
 
The coin features Queen Elizabeth II's third official coinage portrait by Arnold Machin on the obverse, with a double portrait of Prince Charles and Lady Diana by Philip Nathan on the reverse. Struck in .925 sterling silver to Proof standard, the coin has a face value of 25 pence.
 
Product Specification
Specification
Details
YEAR
1981
MANUFACTURER
The Royal Mint
METAL
.925 Sterling Silver
PRECIOUS METAL CONTENT
26.16g Silver
TOTAL WEIGHT
28.28g
DIAMETER
38.61mm
DENOMINATION
Crown
FACE VALUE
25p / Twenty Five Pence
FINISH
Proof
OBVERSE DESIGNER
Arnold Machin
REVERSE DESIGNER
Philip Nathan
ISSUING MONARCH
Elizabeth II
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
PRESENTATION
Original Royal Mint Presentation Box & Capsule
 
Condition
Good condition overall, with light toning consistent with age. Complete with the original capsule, presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity.