1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Walter Raleigh
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#167296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sir Walter Raleigh standing, ship in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Traders of the World
Sir Walter Raleigh
1
Crown
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Sir Walter Raleigh is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases Raleigh's voyage to the New World in 1585. The coin's reverse side depicts Raleigh's ship, the "Elizabeth," sailing towards the horizon, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design is a nod to the historic event that marked the beginning of English colonization in North America.
