1 Crown - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
H.M.S. Warspite going left with rock in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
H.M.S. WARSPITE
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
HMS Warspite was one of five dreadnoughts of the "fast division" Queen Elizabeth class. She was 600 feet long, her main armament was
8 fifteen inch and 12 six inch guns supported by anti aircraft guns and torpedoes. She carried a compliment of around 1000 officers and ratings. HMS Warspite was one of the first vessels fuelled by oil instead of coal, and her twenty four boilers produced a mean speed of 25 knots. She saw action at the battle of Jutland in the first world war, and at Narvik in the second. During the second world war she fought in both the mediterranean and the far eastern theatres. In fact she was nearly destroyed twice in the mediterranean, firstly in the battle
for crete, and secondly, after receiving a direct hit from a radio controlled glide bomb. As flagship of the eastern fleets she led the last naval bombardment of the second world war. Sadly HMS Warspite met an inglorious end, breaking her tow rope en route to the scrap yard and running aground on the cornish cost.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1993 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Mediterranean, which took place during World War II. The coin's reverse side depicts a representation of the HMS Warspite, a British battleship that played a significant role in the battle, along with the dates "1943-1993" and the inscription "Battle of the Mediterranean." This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sought after by numismatists and history 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 (H.M.S. Warspite; Silver Proof) 1993 coin.
