Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head Gold Proof Piedfort (1986)
Circulating version: 1986 Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head – Platinum
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1986 |
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Face value | £1 |
| Mintage | 250 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 19.000g · 0.5602 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Alternating plain and reeded sections (3 each) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Leslie Lindsay |
| 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 PM · 1986 ·
Douglas shield
ISLE OF MAN DOUGLAS · ONE POUND ·
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The 1986 Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head – Gold Proof Piedfort is a collector 1 pound coin, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 19g and measures 22.5mm across. Reverse design: Douglas shield.
250 were struck.
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How much is the 1986 Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head – Gold Proof Piedfort worth?
No verified sale of the 1986 Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head – Gold Proof Piedfort has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,751 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1986 Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head – Gold Proof Piedfort different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1986 Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head – Platinum, not the coin found in change. At 19g of 91.7% gold it is heavier than the 9.5g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1986 Isle of Man 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Douglas - Machin Head – Gold Proof Piedfort?
Check the weight 19g and diameter 22.5mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.