Obverse

Reverse

Very Rare

Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Shag (1985–1987)

CountryIsle of Man Year1985–1987 Denom1 Penny Mintage50,000 MintPobjoy Mint MetalBronze Melt ~£0.04

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Country	Isle of Man
Year	1985–1987
Denomination	1 Penny
Face value	1p
Mintage	50,000
Mint	Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth
Circulation	Non-circulating
Composition	Bronze
Weight	3.560g
Diameter	20.3mm
Thickness	1.50mm
Shape	Round
Edge	Plain
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Obv. artist	Raphael David Maklouf
Rev. artist	Leslie Lindsay
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Right facing couped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below

ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1987

Reverse

Left facing European Shag on tilting shield

1 AA

Copper content

Gross troy oz 0.1145

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £0.04

Also issued as

Shag; Gold Cushag; Gold Proof Shag; Silver Cushag; Silver Proof Shag; Platinum Proof Cushag

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About the 1985 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Shag

The 1985 Isle of Man 1 Penny - Elizabeth II Shag is a collector 1 penny coin issued from 1985 to 1987, struck in bronze. It weighs 3.56g and measures 20.32mm across. Reverse design: Left facing European Shag on tilting shield.

50,000 were struck.

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Check the weight 3.56g and diameter 20.32mm and the metal (bronze) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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