1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Pharos of Alexandria
1997 year| Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.925) ring (1 gram gold) | 29.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.925) ring (1 gram gold) |
| Weight | 29.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Inlaid, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Gold coin replicates one which dates back to the reign of Ptolemy II, responsible for the building of the Pharos, and depicts the king’s wife, Arsinoe, design inset on lighthouse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WONDERS OF THE WORLD
THE PHAROS OF
ALEXANDRIA
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin Number 3, set of 8Interesting fact
The 1997 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (The Pharos of Alexandria) is unique in that it has a bimetallic design, with a gold (0.999) center surrounded by a silver (0.925) ring. This coin weighs 29.28 grams and contains 1 gram of gold.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 PM | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Pharos of Alexandria) 1997 coin.
