United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, King Canute Coronation Millennium, Silver Piedfort Proof — Elizabeth II (2017)
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About this coin
The 2017 King Canute Coronation Millennium commemorative crown, issued as a silver piedfort proof.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right in Jody Clark’s fifth portrait, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with royal titles and the denomination around.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF·5 POUNDS·
J.C
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A crowned portrait of Canute is accompanied by his name and the dates 1017 and 2017.
Script: Latin
Lettering
1017
King
Canute
2017
LRJ
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark; designer initials appear on the coin.
Identification and varieties
Double the mass of the standard silver proof. Recorded mintage is distinguished from the maximum issue.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Llantrisant | None | Silver Piedfort Proof | 1069 |
2017Silver Piedfort Proof
Mintage 1069