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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Elizabeth I - Deer Hunting with Robert Dudley
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#334664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Reproduction from “The Noble Art of Venerie or Hunting: An advertisement by the Translator of the English manner, in breaking up of the Deare”, engraved by George Gascoigne in 1575, depicting Queen Elizabeth I standing, facing left, being offered a knife by hunt leader kneeling above killed stag. Hunter and courtier holding queen's horse behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QVADRICENTENNIAL · OF · THE · LIFE · OF · ELIZABETH · I ∵ 1533 - 1603
PM
· 1 ·
∵ CROWN ∵
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design of the reverse of this coin is described as "Queen Elizabeth I with Robert Dudley, Earl ofLeicester at the kill of a deer with horse and hunting servants in the background" in the Second supplement to the Gibraltar Gazette, number 3339 of 2 May 2003. However, the original engraving by George Gascoigne from 1575, illustrating the chapter "An advertisement by the Translator of the English manner, in breaking up of the Deare” in the book "The Noble Art of Venerie or Hunting" makes no reference to Robert Dudley. Gascoigne rather represents himself as the guide of the hunt, explaining the unique English custom in which the leader of the hunt tests the quality of the venison by cutting into the animal and measuring the thickness of its fat.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that depicts a young Queen Elizabeth I, along with her favorite courtier, Robert Dudley, engaging in a deer hunt. This design was inspired by a painting of the same scene, which is housed in the National Portrait Gallery in London. The coin's design is not only visually striking, but it also provides a glimpse into the Queen's personal interests and hobbies, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
