United Kingdom 5 Shillings (Crown) Winston Churchill 1965 – MS
Short Summary:
A 1965 British 5 Shillings (Crown) commemorating the life of Sir Winston Churchill. This copper-nickel commemorative features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and Churchill on the reverse.
Short Description:
The 1965 Winston Churchill Crown was issued by the Royal Mint to commemorate the death and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. The obverse features the laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Mary Gillick, while the reverse presents a portrait of Churchill by sculptor Oscar Nemon with the inscription “CHURCHILL.” The large 5-shilling crown is composed of copper-nickel and was issued as legal tender. This example is in Mint State condition, showing no significant circulation wear and retaining attractive original detail and surfaces.
Year:
1965
Denomination:
5 Shillings — Crown
Country:
United Kingdom
Monarch:
Elizabeth II
Condition:
MS — Mint State
Composition:
Copper-Nickel
Weight:
28.28 grams
Diameter:
Approximately 38.6–39 mm
Mint:
Royal Mint, London
Mintage:
19,640,000
