Description

5 Pounds – Elizabeth II 40th Coronation Jubilee; Silver Proof

Name: Five Pound Coin 1953-1993 Faith And Truth Will
SKU: 2777
Price: 9.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Commemorative issue

40th anniversary of coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Obverse

At the centre is the young head portrait of the Queen. Encircled by mounted trumpeters separated by swords and sceptres of the Royal Regalia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II DEI·GRATIA REGINA·FID·DEF
· FIVE POUNDS ·

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

St Edward’s Crown, used for the coronation of the Queen, encircled by forty trumpets all within legend and above dates

Script: Latin

Lettering: FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU
· 1953 – 1993 ·

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

At the centre of the obverse design is the Mary Gillick uncrowned young head portrait of the Queen, as on almost all British coins from 1953 to decimalisation. The coin was issued individually, while also being struck in copper-nickel and gold proof. Issue limit: 100,000

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