1 Crown - Elizabeth II Gibraltar Skull
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#203195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Skull, rock and caveman
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EVOLUTION OF MANKIND
1848
GIBRALTAR SKULL 115.000 YEARS
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Gibraltar Skull 1 Crown coin features a unique design, depicting a skull and crossbones on the reverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins. This design was chosen to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Sir Francis Drake, who was a famous British naval commander and privateer. The skull and crossbones symbolize the danger and adventure associated with the high seas, and the coin's design serves as a tribute to Drake's legacy.
