1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II (Europa) 1997 front 1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II (Europa) 1997 back
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1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II Europa

1997 year
Gold (.9999) 1.24 g 13.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1⁄25 Crown (0.01)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
1.24 g
Diameter
13.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#371082
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of mythical Europa

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EUROPA
Au 999.9
1/25 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Third coin in "Classical Heads" series depicts Europa. This mythical lady of increadible beauty, said to be daughter of a Phoenician King, was seduced by Zeus, who first appeared to her in the form of a white bull, before abducting her and takinig herr off to Crete. She also gave her name to the Continent of Europe.

Interesting fact

The 1997 Gibraltar 1/25 Crown Elizabeth II (Europa) gold coin features a unique design that showcases the Queen's effigy on one side and the Europa theme on the other, which is a rare and interesting feature for a coin of its kind.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  10000 - - - - - -

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