1 Crown - Elizabeth II Wireless Telegraphy
1995 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 | 1995 |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#68717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Telegraph machine, bust of Marconi in camoeo above, legend around, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD
GUGLIELMO MARCONI
1874-1937
18988
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1995 Isle of Man 1 Crown coin featuring Elizabeth II (Wireless Telegraphy) is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Raphael Maklouf. Maklouf is known for his unique style that blends traditional and modern techniques, and his work can be found on various coins and currency around the world. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian inventor and engineer who developed the first practical wireless telegraphy system, on the other. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Marconi's first wireless transmission across the Atlantic Ocean.
