© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
100 Crowns - Elizabeth II Prince Charles
1979 year| Gold (.500) | 18.015 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 100 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.500) |
| Weight | 18.015 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#101301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Profile bust of Prince Charles with sword, mace and crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10ᵀᴴ ANNIVERSARY OF INVESTITURE OF CHARLES AS PRINCE OF WALES
100
CROWNS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Prince Charles, who was the Prince of Wales at the time of its minting in 1979. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, Raphael Maklouf, and it shows Prince Charles in a formal, three-quarter view, with a stern expression and a prominent chin. This portrait was specifically commissioned for the Turks and Caicos Islands, and it has become a distinctive feature of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Prince Charles) 1979 coin.
