© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Legend of the Ravens; Gold Proof
2019 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#232243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The image of a Raven overlapping with a section of the Tower’s walls at Mint Street, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
GD
Engraver: Glyn Davies
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: ON INTO TWILIGHT WITHIN WALLS OF STONE
Comment
Charles II is thought to have been the first to insist that the ravens of the Tower be protected after he was warned that the crown and the Tower itself would fall if they left. That belief and tradition is still maintained and currently there are seven ravens at the Tower - the required six, plus one spare.The first of four coins in the 2019 Tower of London series, produced in association with Historic Royal Palaces. The design features the Tower of London mint mark on the reverse and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 385.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the legend of the ravens, which are said to have inhabited the Tower of London for centuries. According to legend, if the ravens ever leave the tower, the White Tower will crumble and a great disaster will befall England. The coin's design showcases two ravens perched on a tree branch, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. This design not only adds to the coin's aesthetic value but also serves as a reminder of the rich history and folklore surrounding the Tower of London.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Legend of the Ravens; Gold Proof) 2019 coin.
