© Yurek70
© Yurek70
1 Crown - Elizabeth II King George III
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#77620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
King George III, 1760-1820
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOUSE OF WINDSOR • KING GEORGE III • 1760-1820
1
• CROWN •
Edge
Milled
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, avaliable in colour presentation box, it was termed the "Crown if Crowns" series.Queen Elizabeth II is 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. Therefor it's appropriate tohat 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 Cupro Nickel, Sterling Silver and 1/5 and 1/10 Fine Gold (also 1 gram Fine Gold for Queen Elizabeth II and 1/2 oz Fine 999 Silver for Edward VIII).
George III - known or his conscientous rule, he suffered from mental illness in later life, during which time his son reigned as Prince Regent.
Interesting fact
The 1993 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring King George III is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite this, it is still considered a legal tender in Gibraltar.
