Summary
1 Crown, Issued by Isle of Man, 1978
Mint not recorded
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II
Reverse Description
Two falcons on perch depicted across map of island; around, . 1953 .25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION .1978. ONE CROWN
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The Lord of the Isle of Man was required to present two falcons to the new monarch on the occasion of their coronation, this may be the source of this design
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1981
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Date Issued
1978 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
37 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.54 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#43
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1062 Pages
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins