Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab Silver proof with Carnelian stone inset (2008)
Circulating version: 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 2008 |
| Denomination | 1 Crown |
| Face value | 25p |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (With Carnelian stone inset) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 28.280g · 0.8410 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| 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, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN 2008 IRB
Design of a scarab taken from a pectoral, which is a large piece of jewellery worn as a pendant across the breast of chest. The symbols on the pectoral spell out Tutankhamun's throne name Nebkheperure, whichtranslates as'Lord of the Forms of Re'. The symbols consist of a basket neb meaning 'lord' (the segment shape at the bottom), a scarab kheperu meaning 'being' or 'form' (in the middle) and the sun re representing the god Re (at the top). A red Carnelian stone has been inset at the place of the sun.
TUTANKHAMUN ONE CROWN
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The 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab – Silver proof with Carnelian stone inset is a collector 1 crown coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.6mm across. Reverse design: Design of a scarab taken from a pectoral, which is a large piece of jewellery worn as a pendant across the breast of chest. The symbols on the pectoral spell out Tutankhamun's throne name Nebkheperure, whichtranslates as'Lord of the Forms of Re'. The symbols consist of a basket neb meaning 'lord' (the segment shape at the bottom), a scarab kheperu meaning 'being' or 'form' (in the middle) and the sun re representing the god Re (at the top). A red Carnelian stone has been inset at the place of the sun.
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How much is the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab – Silver proof with Carnelian stone inset worth?
No verified sale of the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab – Silver proof with Carnelian stone inset has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £37.56 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab – Silver proof with Carnelian stone inset different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab, not the coin found in change. It is struck in 92.5% silver rather than copper.
How do I identify the 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Scarab – Silver proof with Carnelian stone inset?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.6mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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