1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Coronation) 1978 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Coronation) 1978 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Coronation) 1978 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Coronation

1978 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ascension Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
1 Crown
Currency
Crown (1976-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#17190
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

Lion left above sea turtle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1953 . 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION . 1978
. ONE CROWN .
ASCENSION ISLAND

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which took place on June 2, 1953. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a representation of the Queen's coronation ceremony. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 PM - - - - - -

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