Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette Silver proof (2008)
Circulating version: 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 2008 |
| Denomination | 1 Crown |
| Face value | 25p |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 28.280g · 0.8410 t oz |
| Diameter | 56.2mm |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Edge | Alternately smooth and milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, with legend and date around in a circle surrounded by hieroglyphics.
TUT ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN 2008 IRB ANKH AMUN
A miniature coffin, being one of four miniature coffins which contain the internal organs removed from Tutankhamun's body during mummification. The cartouches on either side of the coffin spell in hieroglyphics the young pharaoh's nomen or birth name Tutankhamun, meaning 'Living image of Amun' and his preanomen or throne name Nebkheperure, which translates as 'Lord of the Forms of Re'
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The 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Silver proof is a collector 1 crown coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 56.2mm across. Reverse design: A miniature coffin, being one of four miniature coffins which contain the internal organs removed from Tutankhamun's body during mummification. The cartouches on either side of the coffin spell in hieroglyphics the young pharaoh's nomen or birth name Tutankhamun, meaning 'Living image of Amun' and his preanomen or throne name Nebkheperure, which translates as 'Lord of the Forms of Re'.
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How is the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Silver proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette, not the coin found in change. At 28.28g of 92.5% silver it is lighter than the 29g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Silver proof?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 56.2mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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