Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep Silver (1976–1979)
Circulating version: 1976 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep – Platinum
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1976–1979 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Face value | 1p |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 4.200g |
| Diameter | 20.3mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Barry Stanton |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · 1976 ·
Loaghtyn sheep superimposed over topographical map of Man
ISLE OF MAN · ONE PENNY ·
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The 1976 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep – Silver is a collector 1 penny coin issued from 1976 to 1979, struck in silver (.925). It weighs 4.2g and measures 20.32mm across. Reverse design: Loaghtyn sheep superimposed over topographical map of Man.
A mintage of 10,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
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How much is the 1976 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep – Silver worth?
No verified sale of the 1976 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep – Silver has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £5.70 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1976 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep – Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1976 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep – Platinum, not the coin found in change. At 4.2g of silver (.925) it is lighter than the 8g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1976 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Loaghtyn sheep – Silver?
Check the weight 4.2g and diameter 20.32mm and the metal (silver (.925)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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