5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Crimean War; Gold Proof Issue
2004 yearGold (.916) | 39.94 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
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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 | Gold (.916) |
Weight | 39.94 g |
Diameter | 38.6 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#100711 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Florence Nightingale head above the Battle of Inkerman scene with one multicoloured soldier
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1854 CRIMEA 2004
FIVE POUNDS
Designer: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
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 depiction of the Charge of the Light Brigade, a famous military action during the war, on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2004 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Crimean War; Gold Proof Issue) 2004 coin.