2013 St. Patrick - Sterling Silver Proof Coin in BOX with COA ISLE OF MAN Irish

Description

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2013 Isle of Man
St. Patrick
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GORGEOUS STERLING SILVER PROOF COIN
Comes in Box with Certificate of Authenticity
Mintage limited to only 10000 coins!
The Isle of Man does not have a patron saint, but if they were to adopt one, St. Patrick would be a strong contender, as he is credited with bringing Christianity to these shores. In the book ‘Christian Tradition in Mann, Mona Douglas wrote ‘Most people in this part of the world think of Christianity as coming from the East, but here in Man it came to use from the West, borne by the Irish Saints and first established upon a small rocky islet off the west coast of our land.’
It is said that St Patrick was returning from Liverpool to Ireland in AD444 with a band of 30 followers when he landed on the Isle of Eubonia (Isle of Man). Here ‘he found people, at least the rulers, given to magic. But being overcome or convinced by his preaching and miracles, they were converted or else expelled from the island.’ (Sacheverell’s survey of the Isle of Man, 1702).
Whether or not the legend is true, the Manx people have taken St. Patrick to their hearts and this coin pays a fitting tribute to this famous saint.
The Pobjoy Mint’s famous quality is evident here – all coins are produced to the highest quality and the precious metal coins are struck four times to produce a glorious mirror finish background with the design sculpted in striking relief.
Year
2013
Face Value
1 Crown
Metal
Sterling Silver
Weight
28.28g
Size (mm)
38.6mm
Box/COA
Yes/Yes
Mintage
10000
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