5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; modified effigy

5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; modified effigy) - obverse5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; modified effigy) - reverse

© The Royal Mint, 1988

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Years 1987-1988
Value 5 Sovereigns
5 GBP = USD 6.31
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 39.94 g
Diameter 36.02 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
14391
References KM# 949,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# SE5
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Series: Sovereign series

Obverse

Uncouped third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II DEI·GRA·REG·F·D

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right with privy mark, date and designer's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: U 1988 B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

Only issued for 2 years, this modified uncouped portrait only features on these strikes which were issued individually.

© The Royal Mint, 1988

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1987  5 694 25% BU
1988  3 315 75% BU

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