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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Nelson as Young Captain
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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#229806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Nelson as young capitan, standing on boat and holding a sword
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1805 TRAFALGAR 2005
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Nelson as Young Captain coin is a unique and interesting collector's item, as it features a lesser-known image of Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most famous naval heroes. The coin's design depicts Nelson as a young captain, standing on the deck of his ship, the HMS Agamemnon, with a spyglass in hand, looking out towards the horizon. This image is based on a painting by John Singleton Copley, created in 1781, which is now housed at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London. The coin's design is a rare representation of Nelson in his early years as a naval officer, before he lost his arm and eye in battle, making it a distinctive addition to any coin collection.
