5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Alfred the Great; Silver Proof
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#74020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Alfred the Great on longboat below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
ALFRED THE GREAT 849-899
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Alfred the Great; Silver Proof 5 Pounds coin from Alderney (Guernsey) features an image of King Alfred the Great, who was a Saxon king who ruled from 871 to 899 and is known for his efforts to unite England and promote education and literacy. The coin's design is based on a 10th-century manuscript illustration of King Alfred, and it's a unique and rare depiction of this historical figure.
