© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Garter type
2017 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#96249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right within Garter, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI·SOIT·QUI·MAL·Y·PENSE·
BP
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck with a special garter design to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the modern sovereign, this piece features Pistrucci’s original 1817 ‘garter’ design for the first time since 1820, with the date appearing on the obverse for the first time since 1887. The coin was issued in a 5-coin set (749 sales, issue limit 750) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Garter type) 2017 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a rendition of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom, which includes the iconic symbols of the three lions of England, the rampant lion of Scotland, and the harp of Ireland. This design is particularly notable as it is a departure from the traditional St. George's Cross design that is commonly found on British sovereign coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Garter type) 2017 coin.
