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© Yurek70
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Homo Erectus
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#258120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three figures with fire
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EVOLUTION OF MANKIND
USE OF FIRE
HOMO ERECTUS 1.000.000 YEARS
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Homo Erectus is a unique coin that showcases a fascinating combination of history and science. The coin's design features a depiction of a Homo Erectus individual on one side, while the other side bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is part of a series of coins issued by Gibraltar that highlights the evolution of humanity, making it a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in anthropology, archaeology, or science in general.
