5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Christening, Silver Piedfort

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2013
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight56.56 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: John Bergdahl
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#L27
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around
Obverse script
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D IRB FIVE POUNDS
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionA deconstructed silver lily font incorporating cherubs and roses with a Baroque-style cartouche and inscription
Reverse script
Reverse letteringTo celebrate the Christening of PRINCE GEORGE of CAMBRIDGE 2013 DIEU ET·MON DROIT JB
(Translation: God and my right)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2013  - Proof - 2 251
Catalog ID1216214210
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