1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Athens Olympics - Javelin) 2003 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Athens Olympics - Javelin) 2003 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Athens Olympics - Javelin) 2003 photo
© Pobjoy Mint Ltd.

1 Crown - Elizabeth II Athens Olympics - Javelin

2003 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#421270
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A javelin thrower from the Red Figure Cup, in the State Museum, Berlin, Germany, from the late 5th Century BC, surrounded by a wreath of olive leaves

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXVIII OLYMPIC GAMES
ATHENS 2004
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Athens Olympics - Javelin) 2003 coin from Gibraltar features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a javelin thrower in action, commemorating the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece.