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© Pobjoy Mint Ltd.
1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II Raymond Dart and Taung Skull
1998 year| Gold (.9999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#374258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust at left looking at skull
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EVOLUTION OF MANKIND
THE
TAUNG
SKULL
1924
RAYMOND DART 1893-1988
1/25
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Gibraltar 1/25 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Raymond Dart and Taung Skull) is interesting because it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Taung Child, a significant fossil discovery in the field of paleoanthropology. The coin's design features an image of the Taung Skull, which was discovered by Raymond Dart in 1924, and is considered one of the most important human fossil discoveries of the 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 PM | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄25 Crown - Elizabeth II (Raymond Dart and Taung Skull) 1998 coin.
