1st St Edward's Crown


1st St Edward's Crown
Added by Steve
General Description : The Crown originally made in 1661 has 444 precious stones and is the one with which monarchs are crowned when they ascend the throne. It is reputed to have been made with gold recovered from the throne of Alfred the Great.
Face value 1st
Catalog code (Michel) GB 3127
Catalog code (Scott) GB 2932
Catalog code Yvert et Tellier GB 3523 Stanley Gibbons GB 3208 AFA number GB 3331 Unificato GB 3687 WADP Numbering System - WNS GB101.11
Series The Crown Jewels
Place in series 2
Stamp colour Multicoloured
Watermark None
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Issue date 23/08/2011
Designer Purpose
Paper type phosphor background
Print technique Offset lithography
Printed by Cartor Security Print
Perforation 14x14 1/2
Height 35.00 mm
Width 37.00 mm
Catalog prices No catalog prices set yet

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