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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Lawrence of Arabia
2010 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 25.65 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25.65 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#272437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Portrait of Lawrence of Arabia, rider on a camel, coloured flag and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
HEROES OF BRITAIN
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Lawrence of Arabia, a famous British army officer and archaeologist, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This design was chosen to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Lawrence's famous journey across Arabia.
