5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, modified effigy

€14,391.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1987-1988
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Sovereigns
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight39.94 g
Dimensions36.02 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#949, Sp#SE5
Obverse descriptionUncouped third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II DEI·GRA·REG·F·D
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionSt. George slaying the dragon right with privy mark, date and designer`s initials in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringU 1988 B.P.
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1987  - BU - 5 694
1988  - BU - 3 315
Catalog ID1635758040
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