1 Crown - Elizabeth II Willem Barents; Silver Proof
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#432792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of Willem Barents with ship on rocks
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILLEM BARENTS 1550-1597
BARENTS SEA
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Willem Barents; Silver Proof 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Dutch explorer Willem Barents, who discovered the island of Spitsbergen in the Arctic Circle in 1596. The coin's design shows a portrait of Barents on one side and a depiction of his ship, the "Het Behouden", on the other side. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
