5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Mary Rose; 4th Portrait) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Mary Rose; 4th Portrait) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Mary Rose; 4th Portrait) 2009 photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Mary Rose; 4th Portrait

2009 year
Copper-nickel 28 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#237087
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE
POUNDS
THE MARY ROSE

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the Mary Rose, a famous ship that sank in 1545 and was recovered from the seabed in the 1980s. The coin's design depicts the ship in detail, along with its crew and the artifacts that were discovered during its excavation. This design was created by the artist, John Bergdahl, and it is a fascinating representation of history on a coin.