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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sophie Rhys-Jones
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#82955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Portrait of Sophie Rhys-Jones
Script: Latin
Lettering:
The Wedding of H.R.H. The Prince Edward & Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones
JUNE 19 1999
1
· CROWN ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1999 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Sophie Rhys-Jones (also known as the Duchess of Wessex) is that it was issued to commemorate her marriage to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, who is the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design features a portrait of Sophie Rhys-Jones on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other, symbolizing the union between the two families. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history and a special collector's item for those interested in royal memorabilia.
