The 2021 Alfred the Great Gold £5 ProofA 22-Carat Gold Five-pound coin to celebrate the reign and legacy of King Alfred the Great. The coin weighs 39.94g and has a diameter of 38.61mm. Limited edition is just 160. Proof finish.
Alfred the Great (Aelfred) was King of Wessex 871-886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons 886-899. He was known as a well educated, fair-minded person, Christian and excellent King.
Born around 847–849 to King Æthelwulf of Wessex, Alfred's three elder brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred, ruled in turn before him. Alfred took the throne in 871 and spend much of his time fighting Viking invaders. After a victory in the Battle of Edington (878), Alfred agreed the Danelaw with the Vikings, splitting the country and allowing the North of England to use the laws of the Danes.
Eventually the Vikings reneged on the deal and Alfred went back into battle, ultimately becoming the dominant ruler of England. Alfred died on 26 October 899, aged 50-51.
The £5 coin is available in BU, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and in Gold.
The Reverse, by John Bergdahl, was based on the Alfred Jewel.
The Edge Inscription "AELFRED MEC HEHT GEWYRCAN" is from the Alfred Jewel meaning "Alfred ordered me made".
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 170 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2021. See Coins and Events of 2021
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold 5 Pound Coins. See more Gold 5 Pound Coins coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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