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© Coins-SPB
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II William Shakespeare
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-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#96522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Portrait Of William Shakespeare.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUADRICENTENNIAL.OF.THE.LIFE.OF.ELIZABETH.I 1533-1603
A MIDSUMMER
NIGHT’S DREAM
1564
1616
WILLIAM
SHAKESPEARE
PM
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2003 Elizabeth II (William Shakespeare) coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design that showcases Shakespeare's famous play, "The Tempest." The coin's reverse side depicts an image of Prospero, the main character from the play, surrounded by symbols and elements that represent the play's themes and motifs. This design was created by the British artist, John Mills, and it adds a unique touch to the coin's overall aesthetic.
