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1 Crown - Charles III Tutankhamun - The Throne
| Issuer | Government of Gibraltar |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed relief interpretation of the celebrated golden throne backrest panel from Tutankhamun's tomb, depicting the young pharaoh seated upon his throne in profile to the right, wearing the double crown and elaborate collar, while Queen Ankhesenamun stands before him in a long pleated linen garment, gently anointing his shoulder. The solar disc of the Aten radiates descending rays between the two figures, flanked by ornately decorated lotus-column architectural elements rendered in selective black colour printing that contrasts vividly with the gold-plated raised design. A decorative frieze border runs along the lower register, above which the legend THE THRONE appears in bold raised Latin lettering across the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE THRONE |
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Gibraltar has issued commemorative crowns continuously since the 1970s, and the Tutankhamun licensing rights have been exploited across numerous mints and issuers for decades. This piece contributes nothing new to that record. Gold-plated copper-nickel with selective printing is among the least durable of modern commemorative finishes — the plating is microns thick and the printed color layer is vulnerable to abrasion within years of issue.