5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait Royal Shield Silver Proof

Name: 5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield Silver Proof
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2012 Denom5 Pence Mintage1,269 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) (with selective gold plating) Melt ~£4.51

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2012
Denomination	5 Pence
Face value	5p
Mintage	1,269
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Royal Shield Series
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating)
Weight	3.250g
Diameter	18.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Centre section of the Royal Shield of Arms gold-plated, denomination central. Script: Latin

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.1045

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £4.51

Premium over melt £53.49

Also issued as

Royal Shield Silver Proof Royal Shield Silver Proof £72 Royal Shield Silver Proof Royal Shield Silver Proof £49 Royal Shield Silver Proof £24

Market Value

£58.00

Volume-weighted average across 1 verified sale.

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