½ Penny - James Stanley 1733 front ½ Penny - James Stanley 1733 back
½ Penny - James Stanley 1733 photo
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½ Penny - James Stanley

1733 year
Copper 7.10 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1733
Value
½ Penny (1⁄560)
Currency
Pound (1709-1839)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.10 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#15308
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Triskeles divide ID 1/2 (for 'Iacobus Darbiensis, 1/2 [Penny])

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUOCUNQUE · IECERIS · STABIT ·
I D 1/2

Translation: Wherever you throw it, it will stand

Interesting fact

The ½ Penny coin from the Isle of Man, featuring James Stanley, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin was designed with a mistake, where the letter "N" in the word "Penny" is inverted. This error was not corrected, and the coin was still released into circulation. This mistake has made the coin a prized collector's item, with some collectors even willing to pay a premium for it.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1733  96000 - - - - - -

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