Medal - Crown

€367,200.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year2021
TypeSouvenir medals/Commemorative souvenir
CompositionSilver plated copper
Weight32 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeHeptagonal (7-sided)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionHead of Britannia facing left with helmet featuring lion and laurel wreath, with large `50` above her head and legend around edge. The background has various lines and wavy patterns. Mintmark is below Britannia`s chin.
Obverse lettering50 YEARS OF DECIMALISATION
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionGold spot of reverse and obverse of the 1965 Churchill Crown to commemorate his death that year. Britannia holds her right arm up triumphantly while her left holds her trident and Union Jack shield. A lion stands with forepaws on a pedestal to her left in front of the flagpole separating her from the Crown. A large colourised Union Jack blows behind her.
Reverse letteringCHURCHILL ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D 1965 50 YEARS OF DECIMALISATION ONE CROWN
Reverse scriptLatin
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Mintage2021  - Proof -
Catalog ID8627324950
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