5 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type

5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type) - obverse5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type) - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1990-1997
Value 5 Pence
0.05 GBP = USD 0.06
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 3.25 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
875
References KM# 937b,
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# D4
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.

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1992
RDM

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

The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

There were no business strikes issued for circulation in 1993; coins bearing this date were available in BU and Proof sets only.

Obverse die varieties:



Obverse A (1990) 92 pearls, last I in II at a pearl, E in REG at a pearl;
Obverse B (1991, 1994-97) 91 pearls, last I in II at a pearl, E in REG between pearls;
Obverse C (1992 & 1997) 92 pearls, last I in II between pearls, E in REG at a pearl;

Information has been received to suggest that 1990-97 BU and Proof sets were struck with Obverse C but this is yet to be confirmed.

Rounded/square edge varieties

Reports have been received regarding rounded/wire edge and squared/flat edge varieties for the 1992 issues. The existence of this variation is common knowledge for the 10 pence but is less well documented for this type.


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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1990  102 606 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.66 $ 1.20 1.5% BU
1990  1 634 976 005 $ 0.09 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.12 $ 0.18 $ 0.34 $ 0.34 64% Obv A (see comments)
1990  79 052 $ 2.30 1.3% Proof
1991  74 975 $ 1.20 0.9% BU
1991  724 979 000 $ 0.07 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.16 $ 0.23 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 49% Obv B (see comments)
1991  55 144 $ 2.20 1.0% Proof
1992  78 421 $ 2.10 0.9% BU
1992  453 173 500 $ 0.09 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.15 $ 0.18 $ 0.27 $ 0.35 38% Obv C (see comments)
1992  62 326 $ 2.50 1.0% Proof
1993  56 945 $ 2.20 0.8% BU
1993  66 080 $ 2.70 0.8% Proof
1994  177 971 $ 0.97 0.8% BU
1994  93 602 000 $ 0.07 $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.13 $ 0.22 $ 0.25 14% Obv B (see comments)
1994  66 720 $ 2.70 0.8% Proof
1995  105 647 0.7% BU
1995  183 384 000 $ 0.07 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.26 $ 0.26 $ 0.26 20% Obv B (see comments)
1995  60 639 $ 2.80 0.8% Proof
1996  86 501 $ 1.00 0.7% BU
1996  302 902 000 $ 0.09 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.22 $ 0.31 $ 0.31 27% Obv B (see comments)
1996  Photo 67 581 $ 2.30 0.9% Proof
1997  109 557 $ 1.30 0.6% BU
1997  236 596 000 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ 0.22 $ 0.22 $ 0.35 23% Obv B or C (see comments)
1997  80 748 $ 2.40 1.0% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232146
Lot 63471
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2021 1996 – Proof USD 990.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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