Isle of Man Elizabeth II 1 Crown

History

1 Crown 1980, KM# 67, Isle of Man, Elizabeth II, 1980 Olympic Games, Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics

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Description

The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russia. The Moscow Olympics were the first Olympic games to be held in a socialist country.

Obverse	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II 2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Lettering around outside, date below. Mint mark: PM (Pobjoy Mint). Engraver: Arnold Machin. ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1980
Reverse	Sport, Olympics Basketball, Judo Symbol, amulet, talisman Triskelion Athletes representing summer Olympic sports (Shooting, Fencing, Basketball, Equestrian, Judo etc. etc.) surround the Manx triskelion. The Manx triskelion ("three legs of Mann") is the symbol of the Isle of Man's (also known as Mann). A triskelion of three legs conjoined at the thigh, which dates with certainty to the late 13th century, is of uncertain origin. The symbol appears in the island's official flag and official coat of arms, as well as its currency. TWENTY SECOND OLYMPIAD • MOSCOW • ONE CROWN •
Edge	Reeded (milled)