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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Marco Polo; Silver Proof
1998 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#374014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Marco Polo, ship on left, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRADERS OF THE WORLD
MARCO POLO
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Marco Polo is a unique and interesting piece due to its connection to the famous explorer. Marco Polo was an Italian merchant and traveler who spent many years in the service of the Mongol Empire, and his stories of the Far East helped to fuel European interest in exploration and trade. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and Marco Polo on the other, with the inscription "Marco Polo, 1254-1324" below his image. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in history, exploration, or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Marco Polo; Silver Proof) 1998 coin.
