© The Royal Mint, 2008
© The Royal Mint, 2008
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth I; Silver Piedfort
2008 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 | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#224008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, surrounded by four Tudor roses placed at the centre points of connecting arches, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH REGINA
MDLVIII MMVIII
Translation:
QUEEN ELIZABETH
1558 2008
Engraver: Rod Kelly
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: I HAVE REIGNED WITH YOUR LOVES
Comment
Issued as part of the 2008 Silver Piedfort Collection (1,746 sales) as well as individually (1,602 sales) the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and platinum piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and her predecessor Queen Elizabeth I appearing on the same coin. This is a rare occurrence in numismatics and adds significant historical and collectible value to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3348 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Queen Elizabeth I; Silver Piedfort) 2008 coin.
