© Stack's Bowers
© Stack's Bowers
⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II New York Alley cat; Gold - die error
1990 year| Gold (.9999) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | ⅕ Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#107951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Alley cat above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Pt. 1/5 oz.
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is an error coin: struck using dies claiming platinum metal content (Pt) instead the gold one (Au).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique error, known as a "die error," which occurred during the minting process. This error resulted in a small number of coins being produced with a slightly different design than the standard issue, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 PM | 467 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (New York Alley cat; Gold - die error) 1990 coin.
