© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Poetry and Language; Silver Proof
2016 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 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 | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#102239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A line of troops walking across the battlefield, legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
There shall be
In that rich earth
a richer dust
concealed
DL
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE TRUTH UNTOLD, THE PITY OF WAR
Comment
The third of six sets of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War. This issue was part of the 6-coin set released in 2016, remembering the Stories of The First World War and the design was also struck in £10 silver and gold proof. Issue limit: 2,000.©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Poetry and Language; Silver Proof) 2016 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that celebrates the rich literary history of the United Kingdom. The coin's reverse side features a quote from William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," which reads, "To thine own self be true." This quote is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which symbolizes strength and durability. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who has been the monarch of the United Kingdom since 1952. The coin's design is a beautiful tribute to the country's cultural heritage and its love of language and literature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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