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1 Crown - Elizabeth II King George III; Silver Proof
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#231826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
King George III facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOUSE OF WINDSOR • KING GEORGE III • 1760-1820
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, 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 and Queen Elizabeth II is a unique piece, as it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of King George III, who ruled the United Kingdom from 1760 to 1820. This coin is part of a limited edition silver proof collection, with only 10,000 coins minted, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 George III; Silver Proof) 1993 coin.
