1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Montgomery; Silver Proof) 1994 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Montgomery; Silver Proof) 1994 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day - Montgomery; Silver Proof) 1994 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II D-Day - Montgomery; Silver Proof

1994 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1994
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#53237
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Left facing Field Marshal Montgomery overlooks the Canadians landing into Juno Beach

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D-DAY · JUNE 6 · 1944
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Bernard Law Montgomery was one of the Allies' most successful and longest serving field generals. A veteran of World War I, he was in command of the 3rd Division during the Battle of France and was among the last to be taken off at Dunkirk in 1940. Appointed commander of the exhausted Eighth Army in 1942, he rallied them to a notable victory against Rommel at El Alamein in October. He defeated Rommel again in 1943 and drove the Axis forces back to Tunis. He played a vital role in the invasions of Sicily and Italy and, in command of the 21st Army Group for the Normandy invasion, he courted the main thrust of the German counter-offensive to free US armoured divisions for the drive across France. Resolute and durable, his concern for his men was legendary. He was a difficult man to command and he has often been accused of over- caution, but his refusal to begin battle prematurely deliverd much-needed victory and avoided costly defeat.

 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1994 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique design commemorating the 50th anniversary of D-Day, depicting a portrait of Field Marshal Montgomery and the Normandy coastline. The coin's design was created by sculptor and coin designer, John Mills, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994 PM 30000 - - - - - -

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 (D-Day - Montgomery; Silver Proof) 1994 coin.