Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Athens Olympics - Wrestling (2003)
Circulating version: 2003 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Athens Olympics - Wrestling
| Country | Gibraltar |
| Year | 2003 |
| Denomination | ⅕ Crown |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (1000/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 6.220g · 0.2000 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative highly-collectable |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR 2003 IRB
Two wrestlers from a Greek drinking cup in the British Museum, London called “The Heave” from c.475–450 BC, surrounded by a wreath of olive leaves
XXVIII OLYMPIC GAMES ATHENS 2004 1/5 CROWN
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The 2003 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Athens Olympics - Wrestling is a collector ⅕ crown coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 6.22g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Two wrestlers from a Greek drinking cup in the British Museum, London called “The Heave” from c.475–450 BC, surrounded by a wreath of olive leaves.
5,000 were struck.
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How is the 2003 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Athens Olympics - Wrestling different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2003 Gibraltar 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Athens Olympics - Wrestling, not the coin found in change. At 6.22g of 99.99% gold it is lighter than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2003 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Athens Olympics - Wrestling?
Check the weight 6.22g and diameter 22mm and the metal (99.99% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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