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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Millennium of Tynwald
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 28.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#20863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Flemish carrack , St. Michael's Isle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·MILLENNIUM OF TYNWALD·
·ONE CROWN·
Engraver: Leslie Lindsay
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin 3 of 5: The 15th and 16th centuriesare represented by a Flemish Carrack of the 15th century. This sturdy vessel was the forerunner of the galleon, and usually had three masts. The bowsprit was greatly extended and these ships had a characteristic deep sheer fore and aft curvature, were clinker built, and had double rows of gun ports. Square sails were carried on the foremast and mainmast. In the background is St. Michael's Island, near the present Ronaldsway Airport, where Sir John Stanley, Lord of Man, codified the laws of the Island in 1429. To left and right can be seen Derby Fort and St. Michael's Chapel.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Millennium of Tynwald, which is a significant event in the island's history. Tynwald is the legislative assembly of the Isle of Man, and the millennium celebration marked 1,000 years of the island's parliamentary history. The coin's design features a representation of the Tynwald Hill, where the assembly has met since the 10th century, surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription "Millennium of Tynwald 979-1979." This coin is a special commemoration of the event and a symbol of the island's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 PM | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Millennium of Tynwald) 1979 coin.
