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© Yurek70
1 Crown - Elizabeth II "The Hound of Baskervilles"
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#47867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Dog and two characters in chats in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
- 1 CROWN -
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Sherlock Holmes, the remarkable detective based in Victorian London, has to be one of the best known and most enduring fictional characters of all time. He wvas first introduced to the public in 1887, in serialised stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories were narrated by another fictional character, Dr Watson, who was Holmes' loyal companion and biographer.Conan Doyle managed to inspire such feeling for Holmes in his readers that the character's 'death' in 1894 caused a public outcry. As a consequence, the author felt obliged to 'resurrect' Holmes soon afterwards in a story whose Centenary this set of coins was to commemorate.
Appropriately, Sherlock Holmes was something of a numismatist and is desbribed as owning a collection of coins in ‘The Musgrave Ritual'.
There is also a strong connection with Gibraltar: see coin number 6, 'The Mary Celeste', and the book by Sam Benady 'Sherlock Holmes in Gibraltar – the true solution to the mystery of the –Mary Celeste'. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also known to have visited the ‘Rock’.
The coins were issued in Cupro Nickel, Sterling Silver and 1/5oz Fine 999.9 Gold. The portrait of Sherlock Holmes was also available in 1/2oz Fine Silver and in CuNi in a colour pack.
The Hound of the Baskervilles - In this novel, Sherlock Holmes is faced with what appears to be a supernatural affair. A wealthy aristocrat dies, apparently as a result of a curse on his family, which manifests itself in the shape of a huge, demon-like dog. Ever the sceptic, Holmes is unconvinced by the stories of a ghostly hound and sets out to get to the heart of the mystery.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Sherlock Holmes, the famous fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Doyle's novel "The Hound of Baskervilles," which is set in part on Gibraltar. The coin's design and theme make it a collectible item for both coin collectors and fans of Sherlock Holmes.
