© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Crown Jewels; Silver Piedfort
2019 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| 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#232231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The Crown of Mary of Modena, 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
The Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, are the most powerful symbols of the British Monarchy and hold deep religious and cultural significance in Britain’s history. The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects there.The second 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: 1,160.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a piedfort, which means it is a coin that has been struck multiple times to create a thicker and more detailed design than a standard coin. This process gives the coin a unique and intricate look that is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The Crown Jewels; Silver Piedfort) 2019 coin.
