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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald; Silver Proof
1979 year| Silver (.925) | 28.64 g | 38.4 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) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.64 g |
| Diameter | 38.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#192421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Viking longship, Millennium of Tynwald.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·MILLENNIUM OF TYNWALD·
·ONE CROWN·
Engraver: Leslie Lindsay
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin 1 of 5: The 11th and 12th centuriesare represented by a Viking Longship or snekkjur of the Hiberno-Norse period, when the Island was the centre of a great Viking Empire stretching from the Outer Hebrides to the east coast of Ireland and North Wales. The Norse hero, Godred Crovan, son of Harold the Black of Iceland, defeated the Manx King Fingall II in 1079 and established the dynasty that ruled till 1290. He is portrayed in the prow of the ship. The galley is based on that of the Gokstad ship of the same period, now preserved in Sweden. Tynwald was founded a century earlier and is represented by Tynwald Hill, shown in the inset cartouche.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Tynwald, which is the legislative assembly of the Isle of Man. The Tynwald is a symbol of the island's self-governance and has been in existence since the 10th century. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, John M. L. Mills, and it is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 1979 coin.
