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

1975 year
Silver (.925) 2.1 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
17.14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#51999
Rarity index
74%

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 is found on the obverse below the Queen's bust. PM stands for the Pobjoy Mint.

 

 

Silver version of the first series of decimal coins was issued only in Brilliant Uncirculated Set in 1975:

 

 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1975 Isle of Man ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II (Ragwort; Silver) coin is that it features a unique floral design, showcasing the Ragwort flower, which is a symbol of the Isle of Man. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, Michael Rizzello, and it is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975 PM 20000 - - - - - -

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; Silver) 1975 coin.