1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Shag

1985 year
Silver (.925) 4.2 g 20.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
1 Penny 0.01 IMP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
20.32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91687
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Left facing European Shag on tilting shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin issued in set of silver coins - pictures from ebay seller cccukfolders:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1985 Isle of Man 1 Penny coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the "Shag" design, which was created by sculptor Arnold Machin. The coin's design was originally intended to be used on circulating coins, but it was ultimately only used on a few commemorative issues, making it a rare and collectible coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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