1 Crown - Elizabeth II King Edward VIII
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#35331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
King Edward VIII
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOUSE OF WINDSOR • KING GEORGE VI • 1936
1
• CROWN •
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This series of coins from Gibraltar was issued to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. A truly historic issue, available in a color presentation box, it was termed the "Crown Of Crowns" series.
Queen Elizabeth II is the twelfth British Monarch to have reigned over Gibraltar, since the Treaty of Utrecht of 1713, by which the sovereignty over the "Rock" was ceded to the Crown of Britain. Therefore it's appropriate that the 12 coins in this series should depict each of the British Monarchs to have reigned over Gibraltar, including H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
The coins were issued in copper nickel, sterling silver and gold (1/5 crown and 1/10 crown). Also 1 gram fine gold for Queen Elizabeth II and 1/2 oz. fine .999 Silver for Edward VIII.
Edward VIII - famous for the brevity of his reign, was never crowned and this coin is unique in being the world's only legal tender coin to feature his portrait (at the time in 1993).
Interesting fact
The 1993 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring King Edward VIII is a rare and unique coin, as it was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of King Edward VIII's abdication in 1936. The coin's design features a portrait of King Edward VIII on the obverse, and the reverse features the St. Edward's Crown, which is the official coronation crown of the British monarch. The coin's mintage was limited to just 10,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (King Edward VIII) 1993 coin.
