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© Yurek70
1 Crown - Elizabeth II H.M.C.S. Prescott
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#57520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
WWII Warship HMCS Prescott
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CROWN
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
H.M.C.S. PRESCOTT
Edge
Reeded
Comment
H.M.C.S. (Her Majesty's Canadian Ship) Prescott was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. She served primarily in the Battle of the Atlantic as a convoy escort. She was named after Prescott, Ontario.
Interesting fact
The H.M.C.S. Prescott coin was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, which was a significant naval battle during World War II. The coin's design features an image of the HMS Prescott, a British warship that played a key role in the battle, along with an inscription of the ship's name and the anniversary dates. This coin is a unique and interesting collectible for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.
