5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Three warships - Breaking the line
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#72731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
THREE WARSHIPS AT BATTLE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is part of a series of 24 coins commemorating the 200th anniversary of the battle of Gibraltar.Interesting fact
The Three Warships - Breaking the Line coin is a unique and interesting collector's item. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features a design that depicts three British warships breaking the line of a Spanish naval formation during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This historic event marked a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars and solidified the reputation of the British Royal Navy as a formidable naval power. The coin's design, created by sculptor and engraver John Mills, captures the intensity and drama of the battle in exquisite detail, making it a truly remarkable piece of numismatic art.
