1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Pillars of Hercules
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#85057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Gold coin, based on a coin dated at 336 BC, depicts Hercules, wearing a cap made from the skin of the Nemean Lion (the first of his twelve legendary labours), design inset on the Rock of Gibraltar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WONDERS OF THE WORLD
THE PILLARS
OF HERCULES
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin Number 8, set of 8Interesting fact
The 1997 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (The Pillars of Hercules) 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 Pillars of Hercules) 1997 coin.
