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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Queen Victoria
2012 year| Rhodium plated brass | 25.65 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Rhodium plated brass |
| Weight | 25.65 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Silvered portrait of Queen Victoria
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN VICTORIA
1887
Alexandrina Victoria ERII
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to coin dated 2010 but 2012 coin has silvered highlights.This coin is one of a pair offered for sale, this one as illustrated above and the other as listed in the url below. The second is identical but without the rhodium plating.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Victoria, who ruled the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a depiction of the Tristan da Cunha island, which is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean. This coin is a commemorative issue, celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and it's made of Rhodium plated brass, which gives it a distinctive silver-white color. Additionally, its relatively low mintage of 25,000 pieces makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
