1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ancestry of Felidae; Silver Proof) 1997 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ancestry of Felidae; Silver Proof) 1997 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ancestry of Felidae; Silver Proof) 1997 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Ancestry of Felidae; Silver Proof

1997 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#287550
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Series name in an arc across the top; ancestors of modern cats and a Manx cat arranged vertically; coin name and face value beneath a line under images.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE CAT
MIACIS
DINICTIS
ANCESTRY OF FELIDAE
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the ancestry of felidae, or cats, on the reverse side. This design is unlike any other coin issued by the Isle of Man or the British Crown dependencies, making it a truly distinctive and collectible piece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 PM 10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Ancestry of Felidae; Silver Proof) 1997 coin.