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1 Crown - Elizabeth II TT - Giacomo Agostini, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Isle of Man |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing truncated effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, after the portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley. The sovereign's name and issuer appear in the surrounding legend, with the date and designer's initials IRB also present. |
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| Reverse description | Dynamic front-facing depiction of motorcycle racing champion Giacomo Agostini astride his 350cc MV Agusta during his celebrated leap at the Isle of Man TT races in 1971, rendered in high relief. The rider, helmeted and goggled, is shown airborne with the front wheel raised, conveying speed and drama. Flanking the central motif on either side are two laurel branches framing the composition. To the left of the motorcycle appears the stylised TT logo with the winged Mercury emblem. The denomination ONE CROWN is inscribed along the lower exergue in bold relief, with the Pobjoy Mint mark visible in the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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