1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Wright Flyer) 1983 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Wright Flyer) 1983 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Wright Flyer) 1983 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Wright Flyer

1983 year
Copper-nickel 28.47 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1983
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
References
Numista
N#23035
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Wright Flyer

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BICENTENARY OF MANNED FLIGHT
ONE CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1983 Isle of Man Wright Flyer 1 Crown coin features a unique design that showcases the Wright brothers' first powered flight, which took place on December 17, 1903. The coin's reverse side depicts an image of the Wright brothers' plane, the Wright Flyer, in flight, while the obverse side bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a fascinating piece of history for aviation enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983 PM 50000 - - - - - -

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