Summary
1 Crown issued by the Isle of Man in 1981.
The coin features Sir Francis Chichester and marks the 'International Year of the Disabled'.
In 1967 Sir Chichester was knighted for being the first person to sail solo around the world by the clipper route (west to east via the Capes) and circumnavigate the globe.
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, 'ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II 1981'.
Reverse Description
Facing bust; incuse on jacket, 'SIR / FRANCIS CHICHESTER; around, INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED . ONE CROWN .'.
Edge Description
Milled.
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
1981 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
Sir Francis Chichester KBE, Great Britain, 1981
Artist's Initials: PM -
Inscriptions
Obverse; 'ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II / 1981'. Reverse; 'SIR / FRANCIS CHICHESTER'; text around, 'INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED . ONE CROWN.'.
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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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Overall Dimensions
37 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.62 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, Disabilities, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins