United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Horatio Nelson Bicentenary, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2005)
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About this coin
Five-pound commemorative marking the bicentenary of Admiral Horatio Nelson’s death at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Obverse
Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait faces right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D
FIVE POUNDS
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A portrait of Nelson is accompanied by the anniversary dates and his name.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HORATIO NELSON
1805 2005
JB
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
The precious-metal edge carries Nelson’s famous signal, while the base-metal version has a reeded edge. The silver piedfort is double the standard silver weight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 12852 |
2005Proof
Mintage 12852