© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II T.E. Lawrence; Silver Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#220728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 gold proof. Issue Limit: 2,000©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a portrait of T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, on the reverse side. This is significant because Lawrence played a crucial role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I, and his legacy has been celebrated in various ways, including the issuance of this commemorative coin.
