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250 Dollar - Elizabeth II, Tribute obverse Imperial State Crown ND
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 60.08 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 250 Dollars 250 CAD = USD 185 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 60.08 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Inlaid (inlay of eight sapphires, eight emeralds and four diamonds) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#365787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by an artistic representation of the Imperial State Crown, as viewed from above. Alternating 8 sapphires and 8 emeralds surround the reverse with four diamonds surrounding cypher.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E II R
250
DOLLARS
CANADA
Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II REGINA
Translation: Queen Elizabeth II
Designer: Cecily Mok
Edge
Serrated
Comment
AboutA symbol of Queen Elizabeth II and her extraordinary reign, the Royal Cypher on the coin’s reverse is framed by an artistic interpretation of the Imperial State Crown, complete with sapphires and emeralds and four crystals that tie into your coin’s obverse. The Imperial State Crown is one of the most iconic pieces of royal regalia known as the Crown Jewels. This was the crown worn by Queen Elizabeth II upon leaving Westminster Abbey after her coronation in 1953; and in the many years that followed, it was the one that represented both her authority as Head of State and the grace with which she reigned.
Two of the world’s most famous crowns are represented in this design: the Imperial State Crown, worn on formal occasions as an expression of authority and tradition, such as the State Opening of (British) Parliament; and St. Edward’s Crown, the coronation crown, which is included in the Royal Cypher.
The State Crown has been replaced 10 times since the Restoration in 1660. The one depicted on this coin was made for the coronation of King George VI in 1937; it is a replica of the crown designed for Queen Elizabeth II’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in 1838.
Design
The tribute obverse, double dated to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign, is marked by a Tudor rose and features the four historic effigies of Queen Elizabeth II (left to right): the 2003-2022 effigy by Susanna Blunt; the 1990-2002 effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt; the 1965-1989 effigy by Arnold Machin; and the 1953-1964 effigy by Mary Gillick
The reverse features the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by an artistic representation of the Imperial State Crown, as viewed from above. An arrangement of 8 sapphires and 8 emeralds stand in for the array of precious stones that adorn the crown, while the reverse includes four hand set diamonds—one for each of the effigies that have graced Canada’s coins since 1953.
Commemorative Packaging
Every numismatic coin in the Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign collection comes packaged with a special commemorative packaging.
