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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Elizabeth I - Coat of Arms
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.8 mm |
| 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 | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#334667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Queen Elizabeth I with her signature
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
ELIZABETH R
QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH 1558–1603
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Elizabeth I - Coat of Arms) 2003 from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) coin is that it features a unique coat of arms design on its reverse side. The coat of arms depicted on the coin is not the standard coat of arms for Elizabeth II, but rather a recreation of the coat of arms used by Elizabeth I, who ruled England from 1558 to 1603. This design was chosen to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Elizabeth I's death.
