5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Horatio Nelson; Silver Proof) 2005 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Horatio Nelson; Silver Proof) 2005 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Horatio Nelson; Silver Proof) 2005 photo
© The London Coin Company

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Horatio Nelson; Silver Proof

2005 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
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
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#114655
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Uniformed bust 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 piedfort, gold proof and platinum piedfort.

© The Royal Mint, 2005

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Horatio Nelson; Silver Proof) 2005 from United Kingdom 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 the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The design is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, adding to its aesthetic appeal. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  12852 - - - - - -

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