United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

المملكة المتحدة، خمسة جنيهات، الحرب العالمية الأولى، أرّاس، فضة بروف — إليزابيث الثانية (2017)

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About this coin

The Arras sterling-silver crown in the 2017 Stories of War collection, commemorating the First World War centenary.

Obverse

Elizabeth II’s fifth portrait faces right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, surrounded by royal titles, denomination and the 2017 date.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS·2017·
J.C

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

Howitzers and aircraft evoke the Battle of Arras, with the battle name and war dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering

1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
JB
ARRAS

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

Artist initials appear on the designs; no mintmark.

Identification and varieties

One of six designs in the 2017 collection. The recorded production of 573 is distinct from the maximum issue of 1,917. The gold proof is a separate type.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2017LlantrisantNoneProof573
2017LlantrisantProof

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