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1 Crown - Elizabeth II French Revolution
1998 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 | 1998 |
| 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#82982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Bare breasted woman leading fighters
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRENCH REVOLUTION 1789
2000
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1998 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution. The coin's reverse depicts a representation of the Storming of the Bastille, a pivotal event in the French Revolution that took place on July 14, 1789. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, John Mills, and it is surrounded by a circular inscription that reads, "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity." This coin was issued as a non-circulating commemorative coin by the Isle of Man, a British Crown dependency, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
