Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester Gold Proof 9ct (1981)
Circulating version: 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1981 |
| Denomination | 1 Crown |
| Face value | 25p |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.375) (375/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 5.100g · 0.0615 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.50mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1981
Bust of Sir Francis Chichester, sailboat in background on left
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER ·ONE CROWN·
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The 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester – Gold Proof 9ct is a collector 1 crown coin, struck in 37.5% gold. It weighs 5.1g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Bust of Sir Francis Chichester, sailboat in background on left.
10,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester – Gold Proof 9ct worth?
No verified sale of the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester – Gold Proof 9ct has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £192 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester – Gold Proof 9ct different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester, not the coin found in change. At 5.1g of 37.5% gold it is lighter than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1981 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Chichester – Gold Proof 9ct?
Check the weight 5.1g and diameter 22mm and the metal (37.5% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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