1 Crown - Elizabeth II Siege of Valencia
2006 year| Silver (.925) (0.841 ASW) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (0.841 ASW) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#297783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
El Cid with the siege of Valencia scene in background, flanked by laurel wreath with inscriptions above and below the scene. Mint mark and denomination at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE SIEGE OF VALENCIA
EL CID 1094
PM
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
El CidEl Cid is Arab's name of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a Castilian knight who took the city of Valencia from Arabs in 1094 and hold it until his death in 1099. Soon after the death of El Cid the city of Valencia was reconquered by Arabs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Siege of Valencia) 2006 coin from the Isle of Man is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 600th anniversary of the Siege of Valencia, which took place in 1406. The coin's design depicts a scene from the siege, with King Henry IV of England and his army attacking the city of Valencia, which was then under the control of the Crown of Aragon. The coin's design is particularly notable because it highlights the complex history and cultural exchange between the British Isles and the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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