Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Crown Silver Jubilee coin
The coin in this case is one of a number of silver crown pieces being issued in proof form in commemoration of The Queen's Silver Jubilee.
Each of the crowns is struck in sterling silver and has a diameter of 38.61 mm and a weight of 28.276 grammes.
The obverse of the United Kingdom crown is an equestrian portrait of The Queen by Arnold Machin.
The Queen is shown in her uniform as Colonel - in Chief of the Grenadier Guards, one of the uniforms worn by Her Majesty at the ceremony of Trooping the Colour.
For the numismatic, the design will recall the Coronation crown of 1953 and crowns of Edward VI, James I and Charles I with their handsome and often lively portraits of the Monarch on horseback.
The reverse which is also Arnold Machin shows, within a floral garland, the ampulla and annointing spoon that were used in the coronation ceremony.
Renovated for the coronation of Charles II, these are believed to date respectively from 14th and 12th centuries and are probably the oldest items in the Regalia to have remained in continual use.
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Obverse:
The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at 77 years of age. In the portrait, the Queen is depicted without a headdress and is wearing a necklace and earrings. Her image is facing towards the right side of the coin. The Latin script on this side includes the inscription "ELIZABETH II" above and "2 DOLLARS" below. The engraver responsible for this design is Susan Taylor, and the designer is Susanna Blunt.
Reverse:
The reverse side of the coin showcases a Grey Wolf howling against the backdrop of the night sky. The Latin script on this side includes "CANADA 2015" at the top, "PL" below it, "9999" to indicate the purity of the silver, and "FINE SILVER 3/4 OZ ARGENT PUR" towards the bottom. The outer edge of the coin features radial lines. The designer of this side is Pierre Leduc.Edge:
The edge of the coin is reeded, which means it has a series of grooved lines.Mint:
This coin was minted at the Royal Canadian Mint located in Ottawa, Canada, which has been in operation since 1908.Weight: 23.3 grams
Diameter: 38 mm
