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1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Battle of Blenheim
2006 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 | 2006 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#162069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Duke of Marlborough is shown in the foreground and a French
Infantryman's helmet is shown below him
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF BLENHEIM
MARLBOROUGH 1704
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Battle of Blenheim) 2006 coin from the Isle of Man is that it commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Battle of Blenheim, which took place on August 13, 1704, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The battle was a significant victory for the allied forces of England, Austria, and the Holy Roman Empire, and it marked a turning point in the war. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the Battle of Blenheim on the reverse.
