Elizabeth II - One Crown 1970 - Isle of Man

Country: Isle of Man, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1970
Value: 1 Crown (60/240)
Currency: Pound (1839-1971)
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 28.4 g.
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Grade: MS/UNC
Mintage: 150,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Shape: Round
References: KM# 18

Obverse:
Right facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara.

Lettering: ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Engraver: Arnold Machin.

Reverse:
Manx Cat. Denomination, value and date in exergue.

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
ONE CROWN
1970

Engraver: Christopher Ironside.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
The Manx government believed that this crown would be the last struck in sterling before decimalization.

Referenz : KM# 18

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Sammlung : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)