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Title: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: Kev on July 13, 2011, 04:19:53 PM Thought that i would try this to see who could get the answers with one of the British coins. Here's a little quiz - no cheating! Sorry there's no prize, except a little knowledge gained.
This coin represents 2-Firsts for a British Coin - What are they? It also represents one of the Last for a British Coin - What is that? Also, what year was it minted and why? Have fun! (http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/uploaded/dsking/2006851949_Churchill.JPG) Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: Villan (Neil) on July 13, 2011, 04:29:53 PM Hmmm.I was going to say was it the first time we had a coin without the Monarch's head on it?But I'm not sure now,because I've seen some Cromwell coins in my Spink book.I wish I would have listened in history at school now.I'm having to relearn it now,I need it! ;D Confused myself now!
Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: Chef Geoff on July 13, 2011, 05:13:43 PM Well I'm looking at one right now that my mother bought for me in 1965 when it was minted, the only things I can think are it may be the only coin to have a non royal on it and was it the last Crown? And it was to commemorate the death of Winston Churchill.
But as to the other first I've not a clue. ??? Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: nobby on July 13, 2011, 07:11:26 PM was it the first time person image was used after they had died ???
Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: romano-brit on July 13, 2011, 08:22:41 PM i think its a winston churchill commemorative crown, around 1960ish
remember my grandad had a set of them once Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: Dodger on July 13, 2011, 10:38:42 PM First "Commoner" on a UK coin and first Prime Minister. :P
Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: Kev on July 14, 2011, 02:41:18 PM Churchill died in 1965 and thus, the coin.
it was the last 5 Shilling British Coin, although it is a Crown. (http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/uploaded/dsking/200685214846_Churchill%20Obverse.JPG) first portrait of a young QEII where she is facing right on the British coinage. See, it didn't just pertain to this coin so it wasn't really a fair question. Answers Winston Churchill was the first "Commonor" to be represented on a British coin. First portrait of a young QEII facing right Last 5 shilling British coin Year 1965 Honoring the death and life of Sir Winston Churchill Very good everyone! One little coin had so many interesting "facts" about it and more that you all noticed. Here is some information about Winston Churchill and his commemorative crown that you may find interesting: "Reverse: A sombre-looking portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, in a siren suit. We are sure that Churchill himself would have been the first to admit that he was not pretty, his portrait on this crown is not exactly flattering. It is in quite low relief, and we believe it to be one of the least attractive British coins ever issued." "Renowned throughout the world as a great statesman, and described as "the greatest living Englishman", Churchill was a man of many talents. Born at Blenheim Palace at Woodstock in Oxfordshire, he was the eldest son of Lord Randolph Churchill. Educated at Harrow and Sandhurst Military Academy. Military service included Malakand and the Nile. During the Boer war, as a war journalist, he was captured but escaped. He served as a Member of Parliament for all three major political parties, entering Parliament in 1900, and held various important positions including Colonial Under-Secretary, President of the Board of Trade, Home Secretary, Minister of Munitions, Secretary of State for War and Air, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Prime Minister at least twice, and still remained as a back bencher after 1955. He was a talented painter, a union card carrying bricklayer, editor of the British Gazette, and author of a number of important books, including "History of the English Speaking Peoples" in 4 volumes. He had a supreme command of the English language, both as an orator and a writer, and is credited with many witty remarks and quotations. His perceptive vision of world politics was one of his outstanding qualities, which combined with his leadership, helped to ensure that Britain survived the Second World War. There are many stories about his intensely rich, human and vivid personality. His abiding qualities included courage, imagination, passion, magnanimity and foresight. His love of good cigars, vintage wines and fine brandy have become legendary. With the issue of the 1965 Commemorative crown, he became the first commoner to be portrayed on a British coin." Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: Neil on July 14, 2011, 03:04:05 PM Well done Kev - I have a few of them and it out foxed me along with every one else. Can you do anymore with a tad older coins? See you soon Neil Title: Re: TWO FIRSTS ( COIN quiz ) Post by: Villan (Neil) on July 14, 2011, 03:13:55 PM Nice one Kev,interesting read ;)
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