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1 Crown (Lord Horatio Nelson's death) – Gibraltar

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 175th anniversary of the death of Lord Horatio Nelson

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1980

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Gibraltar

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Crown Coinage

(since 1967)

Total mintage: 100,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.47 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #12

Numista: #2719

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, with legend surrounding and date beneath.

Inscription:

GIBRALTAR ELIZABETH II

· 1980 ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Admiral Nelson aboard HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805.

Inscription:

NELSON 1758-1805

ONE

CROWN

Script: Latin

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	100,000

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1 Crown

1980