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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Walter Raleigh
1999 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 | 1999 |
| 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#130709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sir Walter Raleigh and his ship, Golden Hind, superimposed over a map of the new world.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR WALTER RALEIGH 1552 - 1618
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1999 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Sir Walter Raleigh is that it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Raleigh's voyage to the New World. The coin's design features a portrait of Raleigh on the obverse, and a depiction of his ship, the "Elizabeth," on the reverse. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
