© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; King Canute
2017 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#100937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Image of crowned King Canute, date and legend right
Lettering:
1017
King
Canute
2017
LRJ
Engraver: Lee R. Jones
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Released as part of the 2017 annual BU and Proof sets, and available in individual BU packs (26,567 sales), the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof issue limit: 30,000.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; King Canute) 2017 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that commemorates the 1,000th anniversary of the Battle of Brunanburh, which took place in 937 AD. The battle was a significant event in British history, as it marked the beginning of the unification of England under King Athelstan, who was the grandson of King Alfred the Great. The coin's design features an image of King Canute, who was a Viking king that ruled England in the early 11th century, and the reverse side features an image of a Viking longship. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in British history or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13849 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; King Canute) 2017 coin.
