1 Crown - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Hood; 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#264749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
WWII Warship HMS Hood
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CROWN
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
H.M.S. HOOD
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In the time before World War II, HMS Hood was considered to be the greatest of all warships and demonstrated the strength of British marine power on the seven seas. However, by the start of World War II, this proud ship was already somewhat obsolete. Nevertheless, its crew took up the fight with the vastly more modern German warship Bismarck, which formed the greatest threat to the convoys of the allied troops coming from from Gibraltar. There was no escape the radar-controlled cannons of the Bismarck. HMS Hood exploded and sank off Greenland after a bitter struggle. Almost the entire crew perished; only 3 of the total of 1,417 sailors in the crew were saved.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1993 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Hood; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where the HMS Hood was sunk by the German battleship Bismarck during World War II. The coin's design depicts an image of the HMS Hood in the center, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, and the inscription "H.M.S. Hood 1941-1991" at the bottom. This coin is a rare and collectible item for naval history enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.
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 (H.M.S. Hood; Silver Proof) 1993 coin.
