1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Liberty U.S.A; Silver Proof) 1997 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Liberty U.S.A; Silver Proof) 1997 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Liberty U.S.A; Silver Proof) 1997 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Liberty U.S.A; Silver Proof

1997 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#369634
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of Liberty facing right, with laureate wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTY U.S.A
1 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Fourth coin in "Classical Heads" series depicts Liberty U.S.A representing freedom. This image has particular importance for the United States of America and in 1886 France presented the statue of Liberty to that country. Liberty has appeared on American coins from 1792 to the present day, based on classical allegory of Libertas, found on Imperial Roman coinage.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Liberty U.S.A; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique design that blends elements of both British and American culture. The obverse of the coin bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a depiction of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of American freedom and democracy. This combination of iconic symbols from two different nations makes the coin a distinctive and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  10000 - - - - - -

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