Isle of Man ½ Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ (1997)
Circulating version: 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1997 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.552g |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.60mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN·1997 PM
Madonna and child, value below.
BIRTH OF CHRIST 2 000 1/2 CROWN Au. 999·9
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ
The 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ is a collector ½ crown coin, struck in gold (.9999). It weighs 15.55g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Madonna and child, value below.
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How much is the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ worth?
No verified sale of the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £1,546 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ, not the coin found in change. At 15.55g of gold (.9999) it is lighter than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Birth of Christ?
Check the weight 15.55g and diameter 30mm and the metal (gold (.9999)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.