1 Crown - Elizabeth II Tynwald - Sir William Hillary; Silver Proof
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Features
| Issuer |
Isle of Man
(British Crown dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Crown 0.25 IMP = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 94768 |
| References | KM# 50a Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
1000th Anniversary of Tynwald
Series: Millenium of Tynwald
Obverse
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II
1979
PM
Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse
19th century lifeboat rescuing a ship in distress.
Sir William Hillary
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·MILLENNIUM OF TYNWALD·
· ONE CROWN ·
Engraver: Leslie Lindsay
Mint
 (PM) |
Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
Comments
Coin 5 of 5: The 19th and 20th centuries
are represented by a 19th century Manx lifeboat going to the aid of a ship in distress. A portrait of Sir William Hillary is inset. The lifeboat movement had its beginnings in the Isle of Man. Sir William Hillary founded the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the world's premier life-saving organisation for shipwrecked mariners, and in 1832 he built the tower of Refuge which is such a prominent landmark in Douglas Bay.
are represented by a 19th century Manx lifeboat going to the aid of a ship in distress. A portrait of Sir William Hillary is inset. The lifeboat movement had its beginnings in the Isle of Man. Sir William Hillary founded the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the world's premier life-saving organisation for shipwrecked mariners, and in 1832 he built the tower of Refuge which is such a prominent landmark in Douglas Bay.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1979 PM | 
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25 000 | $ 57 | 36% | |||||||||||
| 1979 PM | 10 000 | $ 66 | Proof | 62% | |||||||||||
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Country: Germany
Languages: EN, DE, FR
Country: Germany
Languages: EN, DE, FR
Numista Rarity index: 70
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 57.94
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2200 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual silver weight: 0.847 oz
Current silver price: 68.43 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 182 Lot 938 
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6 Feb 2026 | 1979 PM | UNC |
USD 64.82
(EUR 56.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 152 Lot 731
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8 Mar 2025 | 1979 PM | UNC |
USD 34.72
(EUR 30.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 149 Lot 1757
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8 Feb 2025 | 1979 PM | UNC |
USD 27.78
(EUR 24.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 1865
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25 Oct 2024 | 1979 PM | UNC |
USD 30.09
(EUR 26.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 82 Lot 2600
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13 May 2023 | 1979 PM |
USD 31.25
(EUR 27.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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