1 Crown - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Victory) 1982 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Victory) 1982 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Victory) 1982 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Victory

1982 year
Copper-nickel 28.5 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1982
Value
1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.5 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#19041
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

The ship HMS Victory during the battle of Trafalgar, portrait in a circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·MANX MARITIME HERITAGE·
H.M.S. VICTORY
·ONE CROWN·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The officer pictured on the reverse is John Quilliam, born on the island, who served as first lieutenant on the Victory and saved her after the destruction of the wheel by steereing from below deck.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1982 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring H.M.S. Victory is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place on October 21, 1805. The coin's design features a depiction of the HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British fleet to victory in the battle. The coin's mintage was limited to 100,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982 PM 50000 - - - - - -

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