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½ Penny - James Stanley
1733 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1733 |
| Value | ½ Penny = 1⁄28 Shilling = 1⁄560 Pound |
| Currency | Pound (1709-1839) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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, minted in 1733 during the reign of James Stanley, is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a unusual choice for a coin of such low denomination at the time. This suggests that the coin may have had a special purpose or significance, possibly as a commemorative or ceremonial coin. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the Isle of Man, a British Crown dependency, adds to its unique history and appeal.
