50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Day of Tynwald - Queen Visit; Silver) 1979 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Day of Tynwald - Queen Visit; Silver) 1979 back
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Day of Tynwald - Queen Visit; Silver

1979 year
Silver (.925) 15.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
15.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.75 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#38498
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Odin's Raven longboat with Point of Ayre Lighthouse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· ISLE OF MAN ·
FIFTY PENCE
DAY OF TYNWALD JULY 5th

Engraver: Barry Stanton

Edge

Inscribed

Script: Latin

Lettering: H . M Q . E - II ROYAL VISIT I . O . M JULY 1979

Comment

All reported mintages for this type are only maximum mintages, meaning the actual mintages could be much lower.

 

This coin is with edge inscription to commemorate the Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II on the Isle of Man. There is also a coin without any edge inscription issued also in 1979 as well as there is a similar coin issued in 1980 with other edge inscription to commemorate the exhibition in New York. Links to these coins below. Coin was also produced in other metals (copper-nickel, gold, platinum) - look at the series to see all variants.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Isle of Man in 1979, and it features a unique design that includes an image of the Queen and the Manx Parliament, also known as the Tynwald.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 PM 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Day of Tynwald - Queen Visit; Silver) 1979 coin.