Description
5 Pounds – Elizabeth II 40th Coronation Jubilee; Silver Proof
Commemorative issue
40th anniversary of coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse
At the centre is the young head portrait of the Queen. Encircled by mounted trumpeters separated by swords and sceptres of the Royal Regalia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II DEI·GRATIA REGINA·FID·DEF
· FIVE POUNDS ·
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
St Edward’s Crown, used for the coronation of the Queen, encircled by forty trumpets all within legend and above dates
Script: Latin
Lettering: FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU
· 1953 – 1993 ·
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
Comments
At the centre of the obverse design is the Mary Gillick uncrowned young head portrait of the Queen, as on almost all British coins from 1953 to decimalisation. The coin was issued individually, while also being struck in copper-nickel and gold proof. Issue limit: 100,000
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