United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Cinq pence du Royaume-Uni, grand format — Elizabeth II (1985–1990)
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About this coin
The large crowned-thistle five-pence piece pairs Ironside’s reverse with the Maklouf portrait.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right in the George IV State Diadem.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D
1985
RDM
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A crowned thistle stands above 5.
Script: Latin
Lettering
FIVE PENCE
5
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
RDM: portrait designer’s initials where present.
Identification and varieties
Both sizes exist dated 1990. Check the diameter: this is the 23.59 mm type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 178375 | ||
| 1985 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 102015 | ||
| 1986 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 167224 | ||
| 1986 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 104597 | ||
| 1987 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 48220000 | ||
| 1987 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 172425 | ||
| 1987 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 88659 | ||
| 1988 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 120744610 | ||
| 1988 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 134067 | ||
| 1988 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 79314 | ||
| 1989 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 101406000 | ||
| 1989 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 77569 | ||
| 1989 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 85704 | ||
| 1990 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 102606 | ||
| 1990 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 79052 |
1985Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 178375
1985Proof
Mintage 102015
1986Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 167224
1986Proof
Mintage 104597
1987Ordinary strike
Mintage 48220000
1987Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 172425
1987Proof
Mintage 88659
1988Ordinary strike
Mintage 120744610
1988Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 134067
1988Proof
Mintage 79314
1989Ordinary strike
Mintage 101406000
1989Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 77569
1989Proof
Mintage 85704
1990Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 102606
1990Proof
Mintage 79052