1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Triskelion on map) 1978-1982 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Triskelion on map) 1978-1982 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Triskelion on map) 1978-1982 photo
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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Triskelion on map

 
Virenium 4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1978-1982
Value
1 Pound 1 IMP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Virenium
Weight
4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#6873
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

The Triskeles emblem, on a map of the Isle of Man, fleur-de-lis either side, lettering around edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· ISLE OF MAN ·
AA
ONE POUND

Edge

Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each)

Comment

The die mark is on the edge of the map, above the N of ONE

 

The 1979 coins have a small triskelion in a circle on the reverse above the O in Pound. This symbol is not on the 1978 or 1980-1982 coins.