| Issuer | Ascension Island |
|---|---|
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.36 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Arnold Machin |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1a |
| Obverse description | Young bust of Queen Elizabeth right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1978 |
| Reverse description | Lion left above sea turtle. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1953 . 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION . 1978 . ONE CROWN . ASCENSION ISLAND |
| Edge | |
| Mint | (PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
| Mintage | 1978 PM - - 70 000 1978 PM - Proof - 25 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 9764438160 |
| Comments |