Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship Silver Proof (1979)
Circulating version: 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1979 |
| Denomination | 1 Crown |
| Face value | 25p |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 28.640g · 0.8517 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.4mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Leslie Lindsay |
| 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 1979 PM
Viking longship, Millennium of Tynwald.
·MILLENNIUM OF TYNWALD· ·ONE CROWN·
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The 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship – Silver Proof is a collector 1 crown coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.64g and measures 38.4mm across. Reverse design: Viking longship, Millennium of Tynwald.
10,000 were struck. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £38.07 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship, not the coin found in change. At 28.64g of 92.5% silver it is heavier than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1979 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Viking Longship – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 28.64g and diameter 38.4mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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