1 Crown - Elizabeth II U.S.S. Gleaves
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| 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#57522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
WWII Warship USS Gleaves
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CROWN
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
U.S.S. GLEAVES
Edge
Reeded
Comment
After a spell of escort duty, the destroyer USS Gleaves (DD-423) left Boston in May 1942 to support the Allied landings on Sicily. During her operations in the battle zone, she accepted the surrender of the Italian garnison on Ustica, and drove off 5 E Boats preying on shipping in Palermo harbour. In September 1943 she was at Alemo clearing the way for the landing forces, she provided decisive fire power at Anzio in January 1944, and then moved north to support the Rangers in the invasion of southern France. Stationed off San Remo in October, she engaged a number of enemy craft and, by violent manoeuvring and the use of depth charges and accurate fire, sank 5 of them and captured two operators who provided the Allies with vital information. In December 1944 she was deployed as fire support ship near Allied positions on the Franco-Italian border. With 5 battle stars to her credit, she sailed for the US in February 1945.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the U.S.S. Gleaves, a U.S. Navy destroyer that played a significant role in World War II, on its reverse side. This is unusual as most coins feature images of historical figures, landmarks, or national symbols, but this coin chose to commemorate a military vessel.
