5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Stonehenge, Silver Proof

€18,034.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2009
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness2.89 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Shane Greeves
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1145, Sp#LO38
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 FIVE POUNDS·2009 IRB
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionStanding stones of Stonehenge accompanied by the logo of the 2012 London Olympics and a quotation from William Blake.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGreat things are done when men and mountains meet
EdgePlain with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2009  - Proof - 26 824
Catalog ID5233881160
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