5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait, Crowned Thistle, Platinum Proof

€279,961.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2008
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Pence
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionPlatinum (.9995)
Weight7.8 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Christopher Ironside
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#D5
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2008 IRB
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionThe Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, with legend above and denomination below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIVE PENCE 5
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2008  - Proof - 250
Catalog ID5087723850
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