Catalog
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Manx Cat
| Issuer | Isle of Man Treasury |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Arnold Machin Reverse: Christopher Ironside |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A full-bodied Manx cat, the tailless breed indigenous to the Isle of Man, stands in three-quarter view facing left at centre, rendered in fine naturalistic relief by Christopher Ironside. The cat's distinctive rounded hindquarters and characteristic stance are faithfully depicted with carefully engraved fur texture. The curved legend ISLE OF MAN arcs across the upper field, while a horizontal exergual line separates the main design from the lower inscription ONE CROWN and the date 1970 below. The overall composition is clean and uncluttered, with the feline motif serving as an emblematic symbol of Manx identity. |
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| Mint | Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975); Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date) |
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