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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Michael Faraday
1996 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 | 1996 |
| 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#82992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cameo of Michael Faraday with experiment on table
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD
MICHAEL FARADAY 1791-1867
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCHES IN ELECTRICITY 1831
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Michael Faraday is notable for its unique design, which includes a depiction of Faraday's famous experiment with a magnet and a copper wire on the reverse side. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, and it's a great example of the attention to detail and artistry that goes into the design of collectible coins.
