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1 Crown - Elizabeth II The Battle of Copenhagen-1801
| Issuer | Isle of Man Treasury |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Engraver(s) | Ian Rank-Broadley |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as rendered by Ian Rank-Broadley, wearing a tiara, occupying the central field. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the upper left rim, with ISLE OF MAN continuing along the upper right, and the date 2005 positioned at the lower right. The engraver's initials IRB appear at the base of the portrait truncation. A fine beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central field presents a detailed engraved scene depicting the naval engagement of the Battle of Copenhagen of 1801, showing a panoramic view of tall ships of the line with billowing smoke from cannon fire filling the scene. Below the vignette, a decorative ribbon cartouche bears the inscription THE BATTLE OF COPENHAGEN · 1801, beneath which appears a facsimile of Nelson's signature. The year 1805 is prominently displayed in large numerals in the lower field, with the denomination ONE CROWN arcing along the bottom rim. The upper legend THE BICENTENARY OF TRAFALGAR curves along the top of the coin, and a rope or chain decorative border encircles the central design. |
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