1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sirius) 1988 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sirius) 1988 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Sirius) 1988 photo

1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sirius

1988 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#51389
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Sirius within circle, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BICENTENARY OF STEAM NAVIGATION
FIRST ATLANTIC CROSSING BY STEAMSHIP "SIRIUS" 1938
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1988 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II (Sirius) is unique in that it has a special connection to the star Sirius, also known as the Dog Star. The coin's design features an image of the Queen surrounded by a depiction of the star Sirius, and the coin's name "Sirius" is inscribed in bold letters at the top of the coin. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for those interested in astronomy and numismatics.