10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Three Legs of Man) 1971-1975 front 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Three Legs of Man) 1971-1975 back
10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Three Legs of Man) 1971-1975 photo
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10 New Pence - Elizabeth II Three Legs of Man

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 11.5 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1971-1975
Value
10 New Pence (0.10&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
11.5 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#10733
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Triskelion

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· ISLE OF MAN ·
TEN NEW PENCE

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The PM mint mark appears on the obverse below the Queen's bust for the coins from 1972. PM stands for the Pobjoy Mint.

 

The Three Legs device, in its characterist armoured and spurred Manx form, is known from heraldic rolls dating from the late 13th century. It formed the heraldic arms of the medieval King of Man, and later became adopted as the official arms of the Island.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Three Legs of Man) coin from the Isle of Man is that it features a unique design that reflects the island's history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts the "Three Legs of Man," a symbol of the Isle of Man that dates back to the 14th century. The Three Legs of Man are three legs, each with a spur, that are connected at the hip and are often seen on the island's coat of arms. The design of the coin was created by sculptor and engraver, Christopher Ironside, and it has become a distinctive feature of the Isle of Man's currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  10000 - - - - - -
1972 PM 1000 - - - - - -
1973 PM 1000 - - - - - -
1974 PM 1000 - - - - - -
1975 PM 1500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Three Legs of Man) 1971-1975 coin.