United Kingdom Five Pounds, Christening of Prince George, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2013)

About this coin

Obverse

Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait faces right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with royal legend and FIVE POUNDS around.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D
IRB
FIVE POUNDS

Translation

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

Reverse

Cherubs, lilies and roses from the royal Lily Font surround a decorative cartouche with the christening inscription and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering

To
celebrate the
Christening of
PRINCE GEORGE
of
CAMBRIDGE
2013
DIEU ET·MON DROIT
JB

Translation

God and my right.

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Different metal and weight formats are separate types; presentation packaging is not a die variety.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.