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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald
1979 year| Copper-nickel | 28.47 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 | 28.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#19891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Standing figure and ship, Millennium of Tynwald
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·MILLENNIUM OF TYNWALD·
·ONE CROWN·
Engraver: Leslie Lindsay
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin 4 of 5: The 17th and 18th centuriesare represented by a Man-O'-War and a soldier of the Civil War period. The ship is based on the "Sovereign of the Seas" built for King Charles I in 1637. She was of 1,522 tons, with a keel length of 127 feet and a beam of 48 1/2 feet. The Isle of Man played a conspicuous part in the Civil War. James, Earl of Derby and Lord of Man, was captured after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 and executed at Bolton. His wife continued to hold the Island in the name of King Charles II till Man was betrayed to the Commonwealth by William Christian (Illiam Dhone). At the Restoration in 1660 the Derby family returned to power and took their revenge on William Christian who was found guilty of treason and shot at Hango Mount near Castletown in 1661.
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. The Tynwald Hill is a Viking-era hill fort and is considered to be the seat of the Manx government, and it has been the site of the annual Tynwald Day ceremony, which marks the island's national day, since 1266. The coin's reverse design was created by sculptor and engraver, John M. L. Mills, and it is a nod to the island's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 PM | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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