2021 Great Britain £5 28.28-gm Silver Alfred the Great Proof

This Coin Will Make a “Great” Addition To Your Collection

During his long 28-year reign from 871 to 899, England’s King Alfred the Great protected his land from Viking invasion, emphasized education among his subjects, and had monks translate books from Latin into English and circulated the books throughout his realm so that people could read those bound tomes in their native tongue. He also famously established a mint in London, then known as Lvndonia, where the Monogram Penny featuring a crude portrait of Alfred was struck making it one of the first coins produced at what would ultimately become Great Britain’s Royal Mint. And now the Royal Mint is celebrating this great king with a silver coin that pays tribute to the legacy of the one-and-only Alfred the Great.

A Modern Coin Inspired by a Medieval Jewel

Struck 1,150 years after Alfred’s accession to the throne, these £5 legal tender coins feature an image of the 9th Century monarch designed by sculptor John Bergdahl. The design was inspired by the precious Alfred Jewel a priceless Anglo-Saxon relic inscribed with the words, “ÆFLRED MEC HEHT GEWYRCAN,” which translates to “Alfred ordered me to be made.” One of the most celebrated objects surviving from Anglo-Saxon England, it was discovered in 1693 at North Petherton, a short distance from Alfred’s fortified monastery at Athelney, in Somerset. In addition to the portrait of Alfred the Great, the medieval-styled coin also features special “punch” lettering such as that used during Alfred the Great’s reign. Inscribed are the words “ALFRED THE GREAT,” and the dual dates of 877 and 2021.

Low-Mintage Silver Proofs

Each coin available here was struck in 28.28 grams of highly pure 92.5% Sterling Silver and comes in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning they were expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields. Plus, each comes beautifully housed in deluxe packaging that explores Alfred the Great’s achievements, his links to The Royal Mint, and his impact on the United Kingdom. Just 2,260 of these commemorative coins have been issued for worldwide release — an exceptionally small mintage from such a major mint. Don’t miss out; grab your piece of history and add this “Great” coin to your collection today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• STUNNING TRIBUTE TO ONE OF ENGLAND’S GREATEST KINGS – This coin pays tribute to Alfred the Great, who was crowned king of England in 871. He is depicted on the coin’s reverse in a portrait inspired by the precious Alfred Jewel. The coin’s obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each 2021 Alfred the Great Proof was struck in 28.28 grams of highly pure 92.5% Sterling silver and measures 37.61 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2021-dated 28.28-Gram Silver Alfred the Great Proofs are £5 (five pounds) legal tender in Great Britain.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2021 Great Britain 28.28-Gram Silver Alfred the Great Proof features frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LOW LIMITED EDITION – The maximum limited edition for the 2021 Great Britain 28.28-Gram Silver Alfred the Great Proof as been set at just 2,260.

Celebrate one of England’s greatest kings with this 2021 Great Britain £5 28.28-gram Silver Alfred the Great Proof. Don’t miss out, order yours today!