½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Fuchsia flower on shield; Year of Sport; platinum) 1985 front ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Fuchsia flower on shield; Year of Sport; platinum) 1985 back
½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Fuchsia flower on shield; Year of Sport; platinum) 1985 photo
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½ Penny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield; Year of Sport; platinum

1985 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
1985
Value
½ 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#91489
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fuchsia blossom on garnished and scrolled shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1/2

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Comment

Year of Sport privy mark found on the reverse to the left of the fuchsia flower.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1985 as part of a series commemorating the "Year of Sport" and features a fuchsia flower on the shield, which is a unique design element for a coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 PM 200 - - - - - -

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