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½ Crown - Elizabeth II King Edward VIII
1993 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#28336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
King Edward VIII bust left and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· HOUSE OF WINDSOR · KING EDWARD VIII · 1936
½
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This series of coins from Gibraltar was issued to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. A truly historic issue, avaliable in colour presentation box, it was termed the "Crown if Crowns" series.Queen Elizabeth II is twelfth British Monarch to have reigned over Gibraltar, since the Treaty of Utrecht of 1713, by which the sovereignty over the "Rock" was ceded to the Crown of Britain. Therefor it's appropriate tohat the 12 coins in this series should depict each of the British Monarchs to have reigned over Gibraltar, including H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
The coins were issued in Cupro Nickel, Sterling Silver and 1/5 and 1/10 Fine Gold (also 1 gram Fine Gold for Queen Elizabeth II and 1/2 oz Fine 999 Silver for Edward VIII).
Edward VIII - famous for the brevity of his reign, was never crowned and this coin was unique in being the world's only legal tender coin to feature his portrait (at the time in 1993).
Interesting fact
The 1993 Gibraltar ½ Crown coin featuring King Edward VIII is interesting because it was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. Despite this, it was still made of silver (.999) and weighs 15.55g, making it a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 PM | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (King Edward VIII) 1993 coin.
