United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Cinq pence du Royaume-Uni, petit format — Elizabeth II, argenté prouve (1990–1996)
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About this coin
The small crowned-thistle design was struck in sterling silver for collector sets.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right in the George IV State Diadem.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D
1990
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.
Identification and varieties
The recorded dates are 1990 and 1996, not a continuous annual series. Standard-weight proof; distinct from a piedfort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 35000 | ||
| 1996 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 15000 |
1990Proof
Mintage 35000
1996Proof
Mintage 15000