Elizabeth II - One Crown 1979 Tynwald Millennium - Isle of Man

Country: Isle of Man, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type: Non-circulating coin
Years: 1979 
Value: 1 Crown 
Currency: Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 28.4 g.
Diameter: 38.6 mm
Grade: MS
Mintage: 100,000 (CB die Letters: 2%)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Shape: Round
References: KM# 48

Commemorative issue:
1000th Anniversary of Tynwald.

Obverse:
The Queen facing right.

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II
1979

Engraver: Arnold Machin.

Reverse:
Flemish carrak , St. Michael's Isle.

Lettering:
·MILLENNIUM OF TYNWALD·
·ONE CROWN·

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
Coin 3 of 5: The 15th and 16th centuries
are represented by a Flemish Carrack of the 15th century. This sturdy vessel was the forerunner of the galleon, and usually had three masts. The bowsprit was greatly extended and these ships had a characteristic deep sheer fore and aft curvature, were clinker built, and had double rows of gun ports. Square sails  were carried on the foremast and mainmast. In the background is St. Michael's Island, near the present Ronaldsway Airport, where Sir John Stanley, Lord of Man, codified the laws of the Island in 1429. To left and right can be seen Derby Fort and St. Michael's Chapel.

Reference : KM# 48

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