1993 Silver Proof Half Crown - House of Windsor - KING EDWARD VIII

The 1993 Silver Proof 1 Crown is an official non-circulating commemorative coin issued by Gibraltar (struck by the Pobjoy Mint) as part of the "Crown of Crowns"/House of Windsor series marking the 40th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Obverse: Features the crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the legend ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR 1993.

Reverse: Features a portrait of King Edward VIII facing left, inscribed HOUSE OF WINDSOR KING EDWARD VIII 1936 1 CROWN.

Coin Specifications

Issuer: Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory)

Monarchs Featured: Queen Elizabeth II (Obverse) and King Edward VIII (Reverse)

Composition: 0.925 Sterling Silver

Weight: 28.28 g

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Mint Mark: PM (Pobjoy Mint)

Mintage: 30,000

Presented in a protective capsule.