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½ Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Walter Raleigh
1999 year| Silver (.9999) | 15.55 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | ½ Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1970-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh with ship in full sail with map of North America and Canada above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR WALTER RALEIGH 1552-1618
½ CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to silver 1 Crown KM#955aInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of Sir Walter Raleigh's voyage to the New World in 1599. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh, along with a representation of his ship, the "Roebuck," and the coat of arms of the Isle of Man. This design was created by the Manx artist, John Donald, and was specifically commissioned for this coin.
