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  • 1 Crown 1985, KM# 219, Isle of Man, Elizabeth II, 85th Anniversary of Birth of the Queen Mother, Motherhood
  • 1 Crown 1985, KM# 219, Isle of Man, Elizabeth II, 85th Anniversary of Birth of the Queen Mother, Motherhood
Description

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900–2002) was Queen of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 as the wife of King George VI, and the last Empress of India until 1947. After her husband's death, she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

Born into British nobility, she married Prince Albert, Duke of York, in 1923. With his unexpected ascension to the throne in 1936, Elizabeth became queen consort. During WWII, her steadfast spirit supported the British public. After King George VI's death, her daughter became queen, and Elizabeth became the family matriarch. She remained a beloved public figure, active until shortly before her death at 101.

Obverse

Depicts the third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The mintmark (PM) is below the picture.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf (RDM)

ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN 1985
RDM
PM

Reverse

Depicts Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother holding baby Princess Elizabeth.

QUEEN ELIZABETH • THE QUEEN MOTHER
• ONE CROWN •

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3.17 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Pobjoy Mint (PM)

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