© The Royal Mint, 2005
© The Royal Mint, 2005
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Horatio Nelson; Silver Piedfort
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#283241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Uniformed portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson dividing dates with legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HORATIO NELSON
1805 2005
JB
Engraver: James Butler
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY
Comment
Issued individually as well as in a 2-coin set with the £5 Trafalgar design, this design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and platinum piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2005
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a portrait of Horatio Nelson, a renowned British naval officer who played a crucial role in several naval battles during the Napoleonic Wars. The design is surrounded by a decorative border and includes the inscription "HORATIO NELSON" and "VICTORY 1805," commemorating his famous victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with a limited mintage of only 25,000 pieces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2818 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Horatio Nelson; Silver Piedfort) 2005 coin.
