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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Leiv Eriksson
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 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 | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#43440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Leif Eriksson 999-1001, viking ship with map sail
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEIV EIRIKSSON 999-1001
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Leiv Eriksson) is interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the Viking explorer Leif Erikson's birth. The coin's design features an image of Leif Erikson on the obverse and the Isle of Man's coat of arms on the reverse. It has a limited mintage of 10,000 coins, making it a sought-after collector's item.
