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1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Goddess Bast
1997 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 | 1997 |
| 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#162697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Figure of the Goddess Bast with Egyptian wall paintings in the background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE CAT
EGYPT THE GODDESS BAST
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (The Goddess Bast) is a unique and interesting coin due to its depiction of the Queen in a historic and mythological context. The coin's design, created by sculptor and coin designer, John M. L. Mills, shows Queen Elizabeth II dressed in a flowing gown, surrounded by symbols of ancient Egyptian culture, including the goddess Bastet, who is depicted as a cat, and the Eye of Ra. This design is a departure from the traditional depiction of the Queen on coins and is meant to represent the monarch's connection to the ancient world and its rich history.
