Description

Gibraltar 1842 1 2 Quart Very Good (VG-8)

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, strategically positioned at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. Covering just 2.6 square miles, Gibraltar is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a limestone promontory that has made it historically significant as a military stronghold. The territory was ceded to Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht after the War of the Spanish Succession, though Spain has long disputed British sovereignty. Today, Gibraltar enjoys a high degree of self-governance, with its economy largely driven by tourism, finance, and shipping. Its unique blend of British and Mediterranean cultures is evident in its architecture, language, and traditions.

Obverse: The head of Queen Victoria facing left, date below and legend around.
Reverse: A three towered castle, denomination below, and a key between the two.

Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: William Wyon
Composition: Copper
Weight: 2.62 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑ ↑
Mintage: 38,700