United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Longest Reign, Silver Proof, Butler Portrait — Elizabeth II (2015)
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About this coin
A five-pound crown celebrating Elizabeth II becoming Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, with a special James Butler portrait and coronation crown.
Obverse
A special portrait by James Butler shows Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem; FIVE POUNDS appears below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II·DEI·GRA·REG·F·D·
JB
FIVE POUNDS
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
The coronation crown separates 1952 and 2015 above ONE CROWN, with the designer’s JB initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering
1952 2015
JB
ONE CROWN
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
This commemorative uses an alternative portrait distinct from the regular fourth and fifth effigies. ONE CROWN on the reverse is accompanied by FIVE POUNDS on the obverse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 10249 |
2015Proof
Mintage 10249