© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II King Canute; Silver Piedfort
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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#229026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Image of crowned King Canute, date and legend right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1017
King
Canute
2017
LRJ
Engraver: Lee R. Jones
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NO MAN
Comment
Released as part of the 2017 annual silver piedfort commemorative sets as well as individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.Issue limit: 5,500.
© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features King Canute, who was a Viking king of England in the 11th century. He is depicted on the coin standing on the shore, holding a sword and looking out to sea, symbolizing his attempt to halt the tide and his ultimately unsuccessful efforts to defend his kingdom against the invading Normans. This design was chosen to commemorate the 950th anniversary of Canute's death in 1035.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1069 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (King Canute; Silver Piedfort) 2017 coin.
