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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Eye of Horus
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#27307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The Eye of Horus appears framed by the vulture goddess Nekhbet on the left who was patron of Upper Egypt and the cobra goddess Wadjet on the right who was the patron of Lower Egypt
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUTANKHAMUN
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Tutankhamun's mask on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other, making it a unique blend of ancient Egyptian history and modern British royalty.
