United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Diamond Jubilee, Silver Piedfort — Elizabeth II (2012)
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About this coin
Diamond Jubilee five-pound crown marking sixty years of Elizabeth II’s reign, pairing a mature ceremonial portrait with a youthful portrait.
Obverse
A crowned portrait of Elizabeth II in Garter robes faces right, with Queen Mary’s tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·FIVE POUNDS
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A youthful laureate portrait faces right beside the 2012 date and a vertically arranged Latin motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering
2012
DIR
IGE
DEVS
GRESSVS
MEOS
Translation
May God direct my steps.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Double-weight silver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 3187 |
2012Proof
Mintage 3187