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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Naval battle - First shot
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#75615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Naval battle scene, showing first shot of the Battle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval battle fought between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish navies during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design features an image of HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British fleet to victory in the battle. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
