5 Pounds - Elizabeth II HMS Agamemnon at Calvi
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#72727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
WARSHIP FIRING AT FORTRESS IN DISTANCE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 GIBRALTAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
THIS COIN IS PART OF A SERIES OF 24 COINS COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGARInteresting fact
The HMS Agamemnon at Calvi coin is a unique and interesting piece because it features a rare design element - a hologram. The hologram depicts the HMS Agamemnon, a British warship that played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The use of holographic technology adds an extra layer of depth and visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other commemorative coins.
