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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Thomas Edison, Silver Proof Issue
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Weight | 28.28 g |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN·1996 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a central composition commemorating two of Thomas Edison's landmark inventions. A detailed depiction of Edison's cylinder phonograph of 1877 occupies the lower left field, with the inscription PHONOGRAPH 1877 below it. To the upper left, an early electric light bulb on its fitting is depicted alongside the inscription 1879 ELECTRIC LIGHT BULB. A circular cameo portrait of a youthful Thomas Edison appears to the upper right, accompanied by the inscription THOMAS EDISON 1847–1931. The series legend INVENTIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD arcs around the upper periphery, and the denomination 1 CROWN is prominently placed at the bottom of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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