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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Fall of the Roman Empire
1997 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 | 1997 |
| 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#82966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Man with sword attacking man with spear
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE 47
2000
1 CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin commemorating the Fall of the Roman Empire 476 features a unique reverse design depicting a Roman soldier holding a shield and spear, with a fallen Roman column in the background. This design is particularly interesting because it symbolizes the end of an era and the transition from ancient civilization to the modern world. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel composition and 28.28g weight make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
