Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip 1972 Wedding Anniversary Crown

The 1972 Wedding Anniversary Crown is a commemorative coin issued to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

The obverse of the coin features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, where she wears the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland diamond tiara, a wedding gift. The reverse design includes the letters “EP” for Elizabeth and Philip, with a background of foliage and a figure of Eros, symbolizing love.

The coin was the first British coin to have a face value of 25 pence, as previous crowns had been Five Shillings in value. The absence of an inscription denoting the face value on the 1972 crown causes some confusion today

Weight 28.2g

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