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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Horatio Nelson; Silver Proof Issue
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 1 Crown 5 FKP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-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#78470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portrait of Horatio Nelson with ship in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1758 HORATIO NELSON 1805
ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Horatio Nelson, a British naval officer who is famous for his victories against the French and Spanish fleets during the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where he was fatally wounded. The coin's design commemorates the 200th anniversary of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar.
