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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II King Canute
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-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#96608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cnut the Great — king of Denmark, England and Norway.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANVTE REX ANGLORVM + $I +
PM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design that depicts King Canute, a legendary Viking king who ruled England in the 11th century. He is shown standing on the shore, with his arms outstretched and his crown floating in the water at his feet. This design is a nod to the legend of King Canute's attempt to command the tide to stop, which is often seen as a symbol of the powerlessness of humanity in the face of nature.
