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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Norman Conquest
1997 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 | 1997 |
| 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#82964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Soldier on horseback waving helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORMAN CONQUEST 1066
2000
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 900th anniversary of the Norman Conquest of England, which took place in 1066. The coin's design features an image of King William I, also known as William the Conqueror, who led the Norman invasion and became the first Norman king of England. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was the reigning monarch at the time the coin was issued.
