1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Loaghtyn sheep; Platinum) 1976-1979 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Loaghtyn sheep; Platinum) 1976-1979 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Loaghtyn sheep; Platinum) 1976-1979 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep; Platinum

 
Platinum (.950) 8 g 20.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1976-1979
Value
1 Penny 0.01 IMP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.950)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
20.32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91492
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Loaghtyn sheep superimposed over topographical map of Man

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
· ONE PENNY ·

Engraver: Barry Stanton

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Loaghtyn sheep; Platinum) 1976-1979 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) is that it is one of the few coins in the world that features a sheep on its design. The Loaghtyn sheep is a breed that is native to the Isle of Man and is known for its distinctive black and white markings. The inclusion of this design on the coin highlights the island's rich agricultural heritage and its unique cultural traditions.

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 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Loaghtyn sheep; Platinum) 1976-1979 coin.