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Elizabeth II 1972 25 pence Silver Wedding Commemorative Crown Coin. Reference: Spink 4226
1972 saw the release of the first decimal crown with nominal value of 25 pence. It was also the first crown to adopt the new portrait of the queen by Arnold Machin. The crown coin was struck to commemorate the silver wedding of the Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Elizabeth and Philip were married at Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947.
The obverse of the 1972 25p Silver Wedding crown coin shows the initial EP below the Royal Crown on a foliate background which incorporates the image of Eros. Below is the inscription 20 NOVEMBER · 1947-1972 and above · ELIZABETH AND PHILIP ·
The reverse of the 1972 25p Silver Wedding crown coin shows the portrait of the Queen facing right designed by Arnold Machin. The legend around the portrait reads: D · G · REG · F · D · to the left of the portrait and ELIZABETH II to the right.
The edge of the coin is milled.
The 1972 Silver Wedding crown was also minted as a cupro-nickel proof version in the 1972 year set (ref: Spink PS22) appearing with all the coins from the 50p to 1/2p. Reference: Spink (as standard coin).
100,000 .925 silver proof versions of the 1972 Silver Wedding crown was also struck. The coin weighs 28.28gms and has a diameter of 38.61mm. These crowns were presented in a green case with hinged lid. Reference: Spink (as standard coin).
