5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Howell Davis
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 23.33 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 BSD = USD 5.00 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pirate Captain Howell Davis, value below, within ornate circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAPTAIN HOWELL DAVIS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist Howell Davis. The portrait is based on a photograph taken by photographer Peter Grugeon and features the Queen wearing a tiara and a necklace that was a gift from the people of the Bahamas. The coin's design was specifically created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Queen's visit to the Bahamas in 1983.
