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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab
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#82830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Design of a scarab taken from a pectoral, which is a large piece of
jewellery worn as a pendant across the breast of chest. The symbols on the pectoral spell out Tutankhamun's throne name Nebkheperure, whichtranslates as'Lord of the Forms of Re'. The symbols consist of a basket neb meaning 'lord' (the segment shape at the bottom), a scarab kheperu meaning 'being' or 'form' (in the middle) and the sun re representing the god Re (at the top).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUTANKHAMUN
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Tutankhamun - Scarab) 2008 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it features an image of the scarab beetle, which was a symbol of rebirth and regeneration in ancient Egyptian culture. The coin's design was inspired by the tomb of Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
