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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Crimea War; Silve Proof
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#386224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sgt Luke O'Connor, first Army VIctoria Cross winner, above Battle of Alma scene (soldiers with flag).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1854 CRIMEA 2004
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Crimean War, which was a conflict fought between 1853 and 1856 between Russia and an alliance of France, Britain, and the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a scene depicting the Charge of the Light Brigade, a famous military action that took place during the war, on the other. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Crimea War; Silve Proof) 2004 coin.
