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

1985 year
Platinum (.950) 8 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
Platinum (.950)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
20.32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91688
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Left facing European Shag on tilting shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1985 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag; Platinum Proof) coin is that it features a unique "shag" hairstyle on Queen Elizabeth II's effigy, which was designed by sculptor John Mills. This distinctive hairstyle was only used on a few coins during the Queen's reign, making it a rare and collectible feature for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 PM 200 - - - - - -

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 (Shag; Platinum Proof) 1985 coin.