Isle of Man ½ Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette Gold proof (2008)
Circulating version: 2008 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 2008 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mintage | 999 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (1000/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.550g · 0.4999 t oz |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Edge | Alternately plain and 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, 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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Daily limit reachedAbout the 2008 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Gold proof
The 2008 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Gold proof is a collector ½ crown coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 15.55g. 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'.
999 were struck.
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How much is the 2008 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Gold proof worth?
No verified sale of the 2008 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Gold proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,562 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2008 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Gold 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 15.55g of 99.99% gold 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 Half Crown - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun - Canopic Coffinette – Gold proof?
Check the weight 15.55g and the metal (99.99% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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