


© Lee Taylor
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Life in the Trench
2014 yearGold plated copper-nickel | 26 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2014 |
Value | 1 Crown |
Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
Weight | 26 g |
Diameter | 38.6 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#414603 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldier looking over the top of the trench with painted union flag above.
Lettering:
TO DO MORE THAN YOU CAN, IS TO BE A BRITISH MAN
1914 - 1918
LIFE IN THE TRENCH
ONE CROWN
Edge
Finely milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I, with a design depicting Elizabeth II in the trenches, symbolizing the role of women in the war effort.