5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Viking Warrior) 1973-1978 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Viking Warrior) 1973-1978 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Viking Warrior) 1973-1978 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Viking Warrior

 
Gold (.917) 39.8134 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1973-1978
Value
5 Pounds 5 IMP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
39.8134 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#24246
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Horse and rider above date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1974

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Viking Warrior coin is that it features a unique design that showcases Queen Elizabeth II in a Viking helmet and holding a shield, which was created to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the Viking invasion of the Isle of Man.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973 PM 33 - - - - - -
1974 PM 2500 - - - - - -

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 (Viking Warrior) 1973-1978 coin.