United Kingdom Five Pounds, First World War, Arras, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2017)

About this coin

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.