5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

€13,363.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1980-1984
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Sovereigns
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight39.94 g
Dimensions36.02 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Arnold Machin
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#924, Sp#SE1
Obverse descriptionSecond crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionSt. George slaying the dragon right with date and designer`s initials in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1980 B.P.
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1980  - Proof - 10 000
1981  - Proof - 5 400
1982  - Proof - 2 500
1984  - Proof - 8 000
Catalog ID7551286780
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