


1 Сrown - Elizabeth II 250th anniversary Wellington
2019 yearGold plated copper-nickel (24 carat) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
Location | Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
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Issuing company | East India Company |
Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2019 |
Value | 1 Crown |
Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel (24 carat) |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.6 mm |
Shape | Round (Mintage 29,999) |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#227698 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Wellington from portrait by Francisco Goya
Script: Latin
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Сrown - Elizabeth II (250th anniversary Wellington) 2019 is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Wellington, which took place on May 1, 1814. The battle was a significant victory for the British forces led by the Duke of Wellington and marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design incorporates elements that reflect the battle, such as the image of the Duke of Wellington on horseback, the Wellington Arch, and the year 1814. This coin is a special edition and is not meant for circulation, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.