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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Queen Mary I Tudor
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#96448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Mary I Tudor.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRA:Z°HIB:REGINA:+°MARY:D.G:ANG
PM
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Mary I Tudor, also known as Bloody Mary, who was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. She was known for her attempts to restore Catholicism in England and her persecution of Protestants, which led to her nickname. This coin is a unique tribute to her legacy and a rare collectible for coin enthusiasts.
