Elizabeth II gold proof Five-Pounds, 2014
Obverse - Crowned head right, IRB initials below for designer Ian Rank-Broadley, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRA REGINA. FID. DEF
Reverse - St George and dragon right, date in exergue, PISTRUCCI in full to upper left of exergue, for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, broader rim
39.94g
Lustrous mint state in NGC holder graded PF70 ULTRA CAMEO, ONE OF FIRST 100 STRUCK.
Official mintage: 750
The Latin legend translates as "Queen Elizabeth the second, by the grace of God, Defender of the Faith."
This reverse design revived that used for the earliest modern Five Pound piece issued as a memorial to King George III dated 1820. That particular piece had a mintage of only 25 lettered edge pieces and today is one of the top five most valuable British coins.
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
Weight | 39.94 g |
Diameter | 36.02mm |
Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Specification | Value |
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Quality | Proof |
Year | 2014 |
Pure Metal Type | Gold |