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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Mary Rose
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#73932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sailing ship Mary Rose at sea, denomination to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
THE MARY ROSE
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Mary Rose) 2003 coin from Alderney (Guernsey) is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Mary Rose, a famous warship that sank in 1545 during a battle against France. The ship was recovered from the seabed in 1982 and has since been restored and put on display at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The coin's design features an image of the Mary Rose, along with the year 1545 and the words "Mary Rose 1545-2003" inscribed around the edge. This coin is a special collector's item that honors the history and legacy of the Mary Rose, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
