© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Butler effigy
2016 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 36.02 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#79906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with designer's name and date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PISTRUCCI.
2016
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued to commemorate HM The Queens's 90th birthday with a limited release effigy by James Butler MBE RA, only for 2016. This quintuple sovereign was issued in a 5-coin Sovereign Proof set (573 sales, issue limit 575).© The Royal Mint, 2016
The Brilliant Uncirculated issue for 2016 does not feature the Butler effigy obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Butler effigy) 2016 coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Jody Clark, which was first introduced on the 2016 Sovereign coin. This portrait is known as the "Butler effigy" and is named after the Queen's private secretary, Edward Butler, who was instrumental in the design process. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 573 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Butler effigy) 2016 coin.
