© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Viking
1987 year| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 IMP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Viking warrior with horned helmet on horseback
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ellan vannin
AA
one pound
Edge
Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each)
Comment
Despite being common in popular culture, there is no evidence that Vikings ever wore helmets with horns. This stereotype comes from Scandinavian artists in the 19th century.
Interesting fact
The 1987 Isle of Man 1 Pound coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II with a Viking theme has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which is a rare design element for coins.
