Uncirculated 1965 Great Britain Churchill Crown Coin Queen Elizabeth II

Description: After falling out of favour as a circulating coin, the crown eventually found a new role as a commemorative coin, particularly for royal events and anniversaries. Issued in 1965, this edition was released following the passing of Britain’s legendary wartime leader Winston Churchill. His impact on the nation was acknowledged by the inclusion of his portrait – the first of an individual other than a monarch to appear on a British coin. Additional Product FeaturesSealed in cellophane by Littleton CoinReverse Designer Oscar Neman Diameter 38.61 Catalog Number Km# 910 Country/Region of Manufacture Great Britain Obverse Description Laureate Bust Right Obverse Designer Mary Gillick Type Pre-Decimal Coinage Reverse Description Sir. Winston Churchill Head Right Reverse Legend Churchill Ruler Name Queen Elizabeth II Honor the man who helped lead Great Britain through World War II, with this cupro-nickel 1965 Winston Churchill coin!As Prime Minister, Winston Churchill inspired the British people to fight on – rallying them in the face of defeatEven as the Luftwaffe rained bombs on the great cities of England, Churchill's resolve held and gave courage to the free worldAs Prime Minister, he worked with Roosevelt and Stalin to organize the "grand alliance" among the United States, the Soviet Union, and England during World War IIAfter he passed in 1965, this Churchill coin was issued in his honor1965 Churchill CrownOne-year-only issueMarked the first time in over 1,000 years that an English coin featured a "common man"

Price: 13 USD

Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island

End Time: 2025-01-28T06:29:00.000Z

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