½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Herring; Platinum) 1976-1979 front ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Herring; Platinum) 1976-1979 back
½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Herring; Platinum) 1976-1979 photo
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½ Penny - Elizabeth II Herring; Platinum

 
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
Years
1976-1979
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#91383
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Clupea harengus - Atlantic Herring superimposed over topographical map of Man

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
HALF PENNY

Engraver: Barry Stanton

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Herring; Platinum) 1976-1979 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) is that it was minted using a unique process called "proof-like" which gives the coin a highly detailed and mirror-like finish. This process involves multiple strikes of the die to create a sharp, high-relief image on the coin's surface. This process was used to create a limited number of coins, making them highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 PM 600 - - - - - -
1978 PM 600 - - - - - -
1979 PM 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Herring; Platinum) 1976-1979 coin.