⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838; with emerald) 2001 front ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838; with emerald) 2001 back
⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838; with emerald) 2001 photo
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⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838; with emerald

2001 year
Gold (.9999) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
⅕ Crown (1⁄20)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
6.22 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Inlaid, Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#397948
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Queen Victoria, seated on throne, being crowned, emerald set on right of date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE VICTORIAN AGE
JUNE 28th 1838
THE CORONATION OF QUEEN VICTORIA
1/5
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an emerald on the reverse side, which is a unique feature for a coin. The emerald is said to represent the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838, and it adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the coin's design.