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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Wars of the Roses
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#313006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A design featuring one of the Wars of the Roses (Battle of St Albans), with a cameo symbolising the red and white roses of the Houses of Lancaster and York.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WARS OF THE ROSES
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the Wars of the Roses, a series of conflicts fought between the houses of Lancaster and York in medieval England. The coin's design depicts the symbols of both houses, the red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions that highlight the history and significance of this period in British history.
