1 Crown - Elizabeth II FSS Savorgnan de Brazza; Silver Proof
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
F.F.S. Savorgnan de Brazza going left with rock behind
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
F.F.S. SAVORGNAN de BRAZZA
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Savorgnan de Brazza was a colonial sloop, a class of ships built by the French Navy for service in the Tropics. Launched on 18th June 1931 and capable of 18.3 knots, she was built with Flagship facilities and only light bullet-proof plating. Captured by the British on 3rd July 1940 and later manned by the FNLF (formed on the same day), she took part in Operation Menace on 23rd September 1940. A combined force of British and Free French troops attempted to sieze Dakar, on the West African coast, as a first stage establishing General de Gaulle as the rallying point for the Free French forces. However, after losses on both sides, the operation was abandonned on 25th September. FFS Savorgnan de Brazza continued in service with the FNFL and, on 9th November 1940 at Libreville, she sank her sister ship, the Bougainville, which had remained in Vichy hands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1993 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (FSS Savorgnan de Brazza; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a depiction of the FSS Savorgnan de Brazza, a ship that was involved in the exploration of the African Congo River in the late 19th century. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 1993, making it a sought-after piece among coin collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 PM | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (FSS Savorgnan de Brazza; Silver Proof) 1993 coin.
