United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Horatio Nelson Bicentenary, Platinum Piedfort — Elizabeth II (2005)
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About this coin
Heavy platinum piedfort commemorating the bicentenary of Admiral Horatio Nelson’s death at 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
IRB
FIVE POUNDS
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Nelson’s uniformed portrait divides the anniversary dates, beneath 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
This heavy platinum proof is distinct from the gold and silver types. The recorded total is 135; the maximum issue limit of 200 is not used as the actual total.
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 | 135 |
2005Proof
Mintage 135