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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Marco Polo
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#82959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Portrait of Marco Polo and camel train
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARCO POLO 1254-1324
PALACE OF KUBLAI KHAN ·BEIJING·
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Marco Polo is a unique and interesting coin due to its design. The coin's reverse side features a map of the world, with Marco Polo's route marked on it, highlighting his extensive travels and contributions to the field of geography. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins featuring the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel composition and 28.28g weight make it a durable and valuable collector's item.
