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1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Great Fire of London
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#305171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fire and smoke over the city of London, with a cameo of Samuel Papys
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
"It made me weep to see it"
Samuel Pepys.1666
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Great Fire of London) 2008 coin from Gibraltar is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, which occurred in 1666. The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of the fire raging through the city, with the famous St. Paul's Cathedral in the background. The design is the work of artist John Mills, who is known for his historical and commemorative coin designs.
