Item number: A4652

Year: AD 1953

Material: Silver

Size: 37.5 x 37.5 mm

Manufactured by: Royal Mint

Provenance: Fuchin Coin 2025

This is a 1 crown silver coin, minted in AD 1953 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and circulated thereafter.

The British crown, with a face value of five shillings or one-quarter of a pound, was first issued under Edward VI in AD 1551. Originally a high-purity silver coin symbolising royal authority and national identity, it was often minted to commemorate coronations, military victories, and other significant events. By the 17th century, it became one of the principal large silver coins in circulation. After the adoption of the gold standard in the 19th century, its everyday use declined. In AD 1920, the silver content was reduced to 50%, and by AD 1947, the coin was struck in cupronickel, ending the use of precious metals. Following decimalisation in AD 1971, the crown transitioned to a commemorative issue, often released in conjunction with royal events. Though still legal tender, it now primarily serves as a collectible and ceremonial gift, embodying the historical evolution of Britain’s coinage system.

When Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in AD 1952, Britain was transitioning from its position as a global superpower, impacted by the aftermath of World War II and the worldwide decolonisation movement, to a more regional power. However, during her unprecedented 70-year reign, the United Kingdom underwent significant transformations, and Elizabeth II became a beloved figure and a symbol of the nation. On September 8, AD 2022, the Queen passed away at the age of 96. She was succeeded by her eldest son, Charles III, who assumed the throne at the age of 73.

物件編號: A4652

年代: 公元 1953 年

材質: 銀

尺寸: 37.5 x 37.5 mm

製造地: 皇家鑄幣廠

來源: 福君錢幣 2025

這是一枚英國女王伊莉莎白二世任內，於公元1953年鑄造和流通的1克朗銀幣。

英國克朗(crown)幣面值為五先令，即¼英鎊，由愛德華六世於公元1551年始鑄。原為高純度銀幣，體現王權與國家形象，常用於紀念加冕、戰爭勝利等大事。公元17世紀後成為主要大額流通銀幣，19世紀金本位推行後使用漸少。公元1920年銀含量降至50%，公元1947年改為銅鎳材質，不再使用貴金屬。公元1971年英國實施十進制改革後，克朗轉為紀念幣，以其「王冠」之意，常於皇室相關慶典發行。今日雖具法定貨幣地位，實際多用於收藏與禮贈，成為反映英國歷史與貨幣制度變遷的重要象徵。

伊莉莎白二世於公元1952年登基之際，其接手的英國是受到第二次世界大戰和全球去殖民浪潮，逐漸從全球霸主退居為區域強權的地位。然而在女王長達七十年的統治期間，英國也歷經前所未見的變遷，伊莉莎白二世也成為受到國人愛戴和英國的重要形象代表。公元2022年9月8日，女王以96歲的高齡駕崩，由時年73歲的長子查爾斯三世繼承王位。