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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Icarus
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#83243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Icarus in flight
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAN IN FLIGHT
ICARUS
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1995 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II (Icarus) is unique in that it has a reversible design, meaning the coin can be flipped over to reveal a different image on the other side. This feature was created to symbolize the mythological story of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death. The coin's design depicts Icarus on one side and the Queen on the other, representing the contrast between the ambition and the reality of Icarus's fate.
