½ Penny - Elizabeth II Herring; Silver
| Silver (.925) | 2.1 g | 17.14 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1976-1979 |
| Value | ½ Penny (0.005 IMP) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#66617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Clupea harengus - Atlantic Herring superimposed over topographical map of Man
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
HALF PENNY
Engraver: Barry Stanton
Edge
Plain
Comment
PM stands for the Pobjoy Mint.The PM mint mark is found on the obverse underneath the Queen's bust on the 1976 issue.
The PM mint mark is found on the obverse underneath the Queen's bust and on the reverse between the topographical island and the word HALF on the issue of 1978 and 1979.
The stylized triskelion is found on the reverse of the 1979 issue between the topogrphical island and the word PENNY.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Herring; Silver) 1976-1979 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in many other coins. This makes it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists who appreciate the rarity of its silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 PM | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver) 1976-1979 coin.
