United Kingdom 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II, 1987 – 1988

3rd portrait; modified effigy

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II
Year 1987 – 1988
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 39.94
Diameter (mm) 36.02

Description

5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued from 1987 to 1988. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 36.02 mm and weighs 39.94 g.

Obverse
Uncouped third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with privy mark, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1988  3.3K BU 75%
1987  5.7K BU 25%

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