{"product_id":"1974-isle-of-man-crown-sterling-silver-proof-winston-churchill-centenary","title":"1974 Isle of Man Crown Sterling Silver Proof – Winston Churchill Centenary","description":"\u003cp\u003eStruck by the Pobjoy Mint for the Isle of Man, this 1974 proof crown marks the 100th anniversary of Winston Churchill's birth. The reverse shows Churchill with the legend Winston Churchill Centenary 1874–1974, One Crown. The obverse carries Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits in its original red Pobjoy Mint case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Isle of Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 28.28 g total; 26.16 g pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38.61 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof crown in the original Pobjoy Mint red case. No certificate is shown. Individually photographed — you receive the exact item shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 30,000 (proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Arnold Machin (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurchill was born on 30 November 1874. His centenary in 1974 was marked by coins and medals across the Commonwealth. The Isle of Man crowns were struck by the Pobjoy Mint in Sutton, Surrey, in both uncirculated and proof versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Churchill crown in sterling proof, in the case it came in. A great piece for anyone who collects British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54718994120977,"sku":"FS-EDM-0073","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0073_1974-Isle-of-Man-Crown-Sterling-Silver-Proof-Winston-Churchill-Centenary_01-front.jpg?v=1790120072","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/1974-isle-of-man-crown-sterling-silver-proof-winston-churchill-centenary","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}