After visiting Stela H in the Grand Plaza for the last time this trip, we walked down the street to Stela V.  Stela V is alongside the road from the town to Copan, closer to Copan than Stela VI.  I liked this Stela.  Stela V is carved on both sides, although the figure on the south/back side is missing most of his face.  Not sure why...

According to the government sign accompanying these Stelae, the Mayan dedicated Stela V and Stela VI during the 12th Dynastic Ruler of Copan K’ahk’ Uti’ Ha’ K’awil’s reign.  The Mayans dedicated Stela V in 667 A.D.  The ruler is depicted on Stela V dressed in a costume style of Central Mexico and may be in his youth.  The figure appears to be looking toward a field where a vibrant residential community once flourished.  Archaeologists found a rich 6th Century [A.D.] tomb in this locale.