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1 Crown (Colony Founding) – Bermuda

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 350th Anniversary - Colony Founding

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1959

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Bermuda

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling

(1158—1970)

Subdivision: 1 Crown = 5 Shillings

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 100,010

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 14.14 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #13

Numista: #14207

Value

Bullion value: $40.20

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II crowned bust facing right.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Cecil Thomas

Reverse

Description:

Bermuda map showing the ships "Deliverance" and "Patience."

Inscription:

1609·:· BERMUDA·:· 1959

ONE CROWN

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1959	—	10	Proof
1959	—	100,000

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