1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Ramsey - Maklouf Head; Platinum Proof) 1985 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Ramsey - Maklouf Head; Platinum Proof) 1985 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Ramsey - Maklouf Head; Platinum Proof) 1985 photo
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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Ramsey - Maklouf Head; Platinum Proof

1985 year
Platinum (.950) 18 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
1 Pound 1 IMP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.950)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#387596
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ramsey shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
RAMSEY
B
· ONE POUND ·

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each)

Comment

Platinum coin was issued with two different portraits - this entry is for second one coin: 

- by Arnold Machin - no sport mintmark; die letter B above left swan on coat of arms (coin was issued in 1983 as a part of 4 coins set) → N#387594

- by Raphael David Maklouf - with sport mintmark; die letter B in center below coat of arms

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1985 Isle of Man 1 Pound Platinum Proof coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Raphael Maklouf, which was specifically created for this coin and is not found on any other coins.