5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Crowned Thistle, Gold Proof
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 2002-2008 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 6.32 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 279960 |
| References | KM# 988b Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2008
IRB
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, with legend above and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
The 2002 strike was issued to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the first time a five pence had been struck in gold. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel. Issue limit: 2,002.
© The Royal Mint, 2002
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield, this issue was also released in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 2,008.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
© The Royal Mint, 2002
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield, this issue was also released in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 2,008.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2002 | 
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2 002 | Proof | ||||||||||||
| 2008 | 780 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Bullion value: USD 830.80
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Actual gold weight: 0.186 oz
Current gold price: 4460.28 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232131 Lot 61526 
|
4 Aug 2021 | 2002 – Proof |
UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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