© TRIUMPH COINS
© TRIUMPH COINS
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Viking; Silver Piedfort
1987 year| Silver (.925) | 19.1 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 IMP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#404647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Viking warrior with horned helmet on horseback
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ellan vannin
D
one pound
Edge
Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each)
Comment
Issued in box (pictures with permission of © Cambridgeshire Coins):
Despite being common in popular culture, there is no evidence that Vikings ever wore helmets with horns. This stereotype comes from Scandinavian artists in the 19th century.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1987 Isle of Man 1 Pound Elizabeth II (Viking; Silver Piedfort) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Viking heritage of the Isle of Man. The coin's reverse side depicts a Viking longship and a group of Viking warriors, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, Michael Rizzello.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 PM | 4950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Viking; Silver Piedfort) 1987 coin.
