½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Stylized herring) 1980-1983 front ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Stylized herring) 1980-1983 back
½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Stylized herring) 1980-1983 photo
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½ Penny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring

 
Bronze 1.78 g 17.14 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1980-1983
Value
½ Penny (0.005&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.78 g
Diameter
17.14 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#7914
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Stylized Atlantic Herring based on Silver Niello Ornament and tracery

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
AA

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Comment

The baby crib privy marks that appear on some 1982 issues honor the birth of Prince William.

Interesting fact

The ½ Penny coin from the Isle of Man featuring Elizabeth II (Stylized herring) has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is unlike most coins that have a round hole.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 PM 117665 - - - - - -
1981 PM 169772 - - - - - -
1982 PM 25000 - - - - - -
1983 PM 24576 - - - - - -

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 (Stylized herring) 1980-1983 coin.