5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Arrival of Commodore Nelson; Gold Proof) 1997 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Arrival of Commodore Nelson; Gold Proof) 1997 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arrival of Commodore Nelson; Gold Proof

1997 year
Gold (.916) 39.83 g 36.10 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
39.83 g
Diameter
36.10 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#367432
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ship in full sail, heading towards Gibraltar, with cameo of Nelson to upper left. Value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· BICENTENNIAL OF THE ARRIVAL OF COMMODORE NELSON ·
5
POUNDS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coin in original box with certificate

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting the arrival of Commodore Horatio Nelson in Gibraltar in 1805, following his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The coin's design is based on a famous painting of the event by William Hogarth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  850 - - - - - -

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