Isle of Man ½ Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen Silver Proof (1997)
Circulating version: 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1997 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.550g |
| Diameter | 32.0mm |
| 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 RDM PM
Portrait of Fridtjof Nansen, map and sailing ship
FRIDTJOF NANSEN 1861-1930 THE FRAM 1/2 CROWN
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The 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen – Silver Proof is a collector ½ crown coin, struck in silver (.999). It weighs 15.55g and measures 32mm across. Reverse design: Portrait of Fridtjof Nansen, map and sailing ship.
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How much is the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £21.03 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1997 Isle of Man Half Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1997 Isle of Man 1 Crown - Elizabeth II Fridtjof Nansen, not the coin found in change. At 15.55g of silver (.999) 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 Fridtjof Nansen – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 15.55g and diameter 32mm and the metal (silver (.999)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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