1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Legend of St George - The Princess Awaits Her Fate) 2017 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Legend of St George - The Princess Awaits Her Fate) 2017 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Legend of St George - The Princess Awaits Her Fate) 2017 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Legend of St George - The Princess Awaits Her Fate

2017 year
Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#335264
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A design of the princess in a long gown meeting St George for the first time, pleading him to save her life

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE LEGEND OF ST GEORGE
THE PRINCESS AWAITS HER FATE

Designer: Angela Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that tells the story of St. George and the princess. The coin's reverse side depicts the princess awaiting her fate, while the obverse side features an image of Queen Elizabeth II. The use of gold plating on copper-nickel gives the coin a distinctive look and adds to its collectibility.