½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Fuchsia flower on shield) 1985 front ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Fuchsia flower on shield) 1985 back
½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Fuchsia flower on shield) 1985 photo
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½ Penny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield

1985 year
Bronze 1.78 g 17.14 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1985
Value
½ Penny (0.005&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.78 g
Diameter
17.14 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#21812
Rarity index
47%

Reverse

Fuchsia blossom on garnished and scrolled shield
privy mark of a stylized triskelion and ball for the Year of Sport

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
AA

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Comment

Includes 'Year of Sport' privy mark on reverse to the left of the fuchsia.

Interesting fact

The 1985 Isle of Man ½ Penny coin featuring Elizabeth II with a fuchsia flower on shield is unique in that it was the first coin to feature a fuchsia flower on a British coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 PM 25000 - - - - - -

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