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1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Battle of Cape St. Vincent
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#130819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Battle scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BICENTENARY OF TRAFALGAR
1805
ONE CROWN
THE BATTLE OF CAPE ST. VINCENT · 1797
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (The Battle of Cape St. Vincent) 2005 coin from the Isle of Man features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, which took place during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design depicts a scene from the battle, with a British ship leading a fleet of ships into battle, surrounded by crashing waves and a dramatic sky. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse was designed by sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley.
