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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Wars of the Roses
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#46990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A design featuring one of the Wars of the Roses (Battle of St Albans), with a cameo symbolising the red and white roses of the Houses of Lancaster and York.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WARS OF THE ROSES
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Wars of the Roses coin features a unique design that showcases the historic struggle between the houses of Lancaster and York, with the reverse side depicting a stylized rose and a shield with the motto "For Lancaster and York" written above it.
