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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#19890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
English cog, Castle Rushen, Millennium of Tynwald
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·MILLENNIUM OF TYNWALD·
·ONE CROWN·
Engraver: Leslie Lindsay
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin 2 of 5: The 13th and 14th centuriesare represented by an English ship of the early 14th Century. They were known as cogs, coques or kogges and traded throughout the North Sea, Celtic Sea and the Baltic. In the background is Castle Rushen which came to prominence in the 13th and 14th centuries, when the Island was under Scottish and then English suzerainty. Castle Rushen was captured by Robert Bruce, King of Scots in 1313 but the Island was restored to English rule in 1333-4.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Tynwald Hill, which is a historic landmark on the island and the site of the annual Tynwald Day ceremony, where the island's laws are proclaimed.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 PM | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Tynwald) 1979 coin.
