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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Charles Babbage
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Cameo of Charles Babbage and computer
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD
CHARLES BABBAGE 1792-1871
INPUT DEVICE CENTRAL PROCESSOR OUTPUT DEVICE
MEMORY
FIRST COMPUTER
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1995 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Charles Babbage is that it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Babbage's birth. Babbage is considered the father of computer science and is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. The coin's design features an image of Babbage and the Analytical Engine, highlighting the Isle of Man's connection to the history of computing and technology.
