½ New Penny - Elizabeth II (Ragwort; Platinum) 1975 front ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II (Ragwort; Platinum) 1975 back
½ New Penny - Elizabeth II (Ragwort; Platinum) 1975 photo
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½ New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort; Platinum

1975 year
Platinum (.950) 4.0 g 17.14 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1975
Value
½ New Penny (0.005&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.950)
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
17.14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91376
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Jacobaea vulgaris (Common Ragwort or Cushag), national flower

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
· HALF NEW PENNY ·

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Plain

Comment

The PM mint mark appears on the obverse underneath the Queen's bust. PM stands for Pobjoy Mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1975 Isle of Man ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II (Ragwort; Platinum) coin is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 15,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  600 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II (Ragwort; Platinum) 1975 coin.