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© Numista (CC BY)
50 Pence - Elizabeth II TT Motorcycle Races
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Wreath containing two motorcyclists - Number 9 is leading Number 4 and turning right. Value numerals at bottom, die letters just above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
4 9
AA
50
Edge
Plain
Comment
31 die letters AA varieties exist for the 1997 small (27.3mm) TT 50 pence.
Reverse
Die A - position of die letters "AA" centered with respect to "50". See main photo of the article.
Die B - letters "AA" moved to right, second “A” under the middle of the boot of motorcyclist.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
