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1 Crown - Elizabeth II King Canute
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portrait of King Canute
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· KING CANUTE · 1016-1035 ·
1
CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1999 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring King Canute is interesting because it depicts a historical figure who played a significant role in the history of England and Gibraltar. King Canute, also known as Cnut the Great, was a Viking king who ruled England, Denmark, and Norway in the early 11th century. He is famous for his attempt to turn back the tide, which symbolizes the power of the sea and the limitations of human power. The coin's design, created by sculptor and engraver John Mills, features King Canute standing on the shore, surrounded by waves and sea creatures, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
