Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship Silver (1975)
Circulating version: 1975 Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship – Platinum
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1975 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 20,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.500g · 0.4610 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Christopher Ironside |
| 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 · 1975 ·
Sailing Viking longship
· ISLE OF MAN · FIFTY NEW PENCE
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The 1975 Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship – Silver is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 15.5g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Sailing Viking longship.
20,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1975 Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship – Silver worth?
No verified sale of the 1975 Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship – Silver has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £20.59 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1975 Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship – Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1975 Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship – Platinum, not the coin found in change. At 15.5g of 92.5% silver it is lighter than the 30.4g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1975 Isle of Man 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II Viking Ship – Silver?
Check the weight 15.5g and diameter 30mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.