Merlin The Legend Of King Arthur Isle Of Man 1996 1 Crown Legal Tender Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

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Don’t miss your chance to own this tribute to Merlin, King Arthur’s guiding force!

This listing is for one uncirculated:

MERLIN
THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR
Isle Of Man
1996 1 Crown Legal Tender Copper-Nickel Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

The diameter of this finely struck and detailed coin is 38.60 mm and it weighs 28.20 gms.

This coin (38.60 mm in diameter) is much larger than both USA quarter (24.26 mm in diameter) and USA half dollar (30.61 mm in diameter).

In 1996, the Isle of Man issued a five coin series of copper-nickel crowns featuring the Legend of King Arthur. 

THIS LISTING IS FOR ONLY ONE COIN FROM THE IOM THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR SERIES – THE MERLIN COIN 

Merlin is a legendary figure best known as the wizard featured in Arthurian legend.  King Arthur benefits from the help and advice of this powerful wizard throughout his life.  When King Arthur was a young boy, the powerful wizard Merlin prepared him to become Britain’s ruler.  As a boy, King Arthur pulled Merlin’s magical sword Excalibur from a stone and proved that he was the rightful heir to the throne.  Merlin raised Arthur away from the Royal Court for his own safety until he was ready to take the throne.

In later years, Merlin became King Arthur’s trusted adviser and helper.  Indeed, Merlin, who arranged for Arthur’s birth and for many aspects of his life, can be seen as the guiding force behind the Arthurian legends.

The front of this coin shows Merlin seated at his table with books and potions reading a parchment.  The lettering on the front says: “THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR · MERLIN ONE CROWN”.

The back shows a bust of Queen Elizabeth II and is inscribed: “ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN · 1996 RDM (tiny lettering) PM (tiny lettering)”.  RDM are the initials of the coin’s engraver.  PM stands for The Pobjoy Mint where the coins were made.

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf.

Beautiful reeded edge.

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Coin may have superficial scratches and/or minor wear of finish and/or nicks from way these coins are stacked at the mint.

Coin may have minor spotting and/or oxidation.

Coin you receive may vary somewhat from that shown but will be in same general condition.

This Merlin The Legend Of King Arthur Isle Of Man 1996 1 Crown Copper-Nickel Coin Uncirculated makes a great collectible numismatic gift for yourself or someone you know.

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