5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Christening, Silver Proof

€75,355.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2015
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Jody Clark
Reverse: John Bergdahl
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#L41, KM#1299
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS· J.C
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCherubs heralding Charlotte’s arrival, her name on a cartouche, surrounded by details inspired by the Lily Font used in royal christenings since 1841.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTo celebrate the Christening of PRINCESS CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH DIANA of CAMBRIDGE 2015 DIEU ET·MON DROIT JB
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2015  - Proof - 4 842
Catalog ID9247648970
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