1 Crown - Elizabeth II U.S.S. McLanahan; Silver Proof
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#264746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Warship U.S.S. McLanahan
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CROWN
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
U.S.S. McLANAHAN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Not launched until September 1942, this destroyer saw enough action in 3 years to earn 4 battle stars. The McLanahan (DD-615) was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, and escorted a convoy to Algeria in April 1943. Joining Task Force 81 for Operation Husky, she helped to screen the invasion force at Gela. She was at Naples in May 1944 for the Anzio offensive, and by the end of July she was part of Operation Anvil (the invasion of Southern France), August found her providing fire power for forces landing near St. Raphaël, and in January 1945, she joined "Le Grand Garde" bombarding the Ligurian coast from Monte Carlo to Genoa. Off San Remo in February, a large calibre missi le exploded off her port quarter killing 1 crewman, wounding 8 and putting 1 gun out of commission. Her Captain, Medical Officer and 12 other crewmen were awarded the Croix de Guerre. She was heading for the Pacific when Japan surrendered.
Interesting fact
The U.S.S. McLanahan; Silver Proof coin is a unique and rare coin that features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the U.S.S. McLanahan, a U.S. Navy destroyer, on the other. It was minted in 1993 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin's design is particularly interesting because it showcases the strong alliance between the United States and Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory. Additionally, the coin's silver content and proof finish make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 PM | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (U.S.S. McLanahan; Silver Proof) 1993 coin.
