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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Discus Thrower; Silver Proof Issue
| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1991-1992 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#326530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Discus Thrower
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV OLYMPIAD·BARCELONA
1
·CROWN·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Barcelona Summer Olympic Games 1991 series consist of 8 coins and was issued in both Cu-Ni and silver proof versions. They are easily confused when looking at photos only. Pobjoy mint did a second run in 1992 of the same coins.Interesting fact
The Discus Thrower coin from Gibraltar features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a discus thrower on the other, symbolizing the territory's rich history in athletics and sports.
