© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II T.E. Lawrence; Gold Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#220731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A portrait of T.E. Lawrence accompanied by an image of soldiers on camels. Legend around, separated by poppy flowers attached with barbed wire.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
DC
T.E LAWRENCE
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: I WROTE MY WILL ACROSS THE SKY IN STARS
Comment
The fifth 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 first 6-coin set released in 2018, celebrating the Stories of The First World War and was also struck in silver proof. Issue Limit: 25© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, on the reverse side. This design was created by sculptor and coin designer, John Bergdahl, and it shows Lawrence in a traditional Arab headdress, with the Arabian desert landscape in the background. This design was chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lawrence's famous Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
