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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 15th Century Portuguese Ship
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gold ingots and Portuguese ship
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRADERS OF THE WORLD
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II and a 15th-century Portuguese ship is made of .925 silver and weighs 28.28 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design is inspired by the historic shipwreck of the "Santa Maria," which sank off the coast of Gibraltar in 1492 during Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas. The ship's depiction on the coin serves as a symbol of the rich maritime history and cultural exchange between Portugal and Gibraltar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (15th Century Portuguese Ship) 1997 coin.
