Isle of Man ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort Silver (1975)
Circulating version: 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Platinum
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1975 |
| Denomination | ½ New Penny |
| Face value | 0.5p |
| Mintage | 20,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.100g |
| Diameter | 17.1mm |
| Shape | Round |
| 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 · 1975 ·
Jacobaea vulgaris (Common Ragwort or Cushag), national flower
ISLE OF MAN · HALF NEW PENNY ·
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Silver
The 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Silver is a collector ½ new penny coin, struck in silver (.925). It weighs 2.1g and measures 17.14mm across. Reverse design: Jacobaea vulgaris (Common Ragwort or Cushag), national flower.
20,000 were struck. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Silver worth?
No verified sale of the 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Silver has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.85 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Platinum, not the coin found in change. At 2.1g of silver (.925) it is lighter than the 4g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1975 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort – Silver?
Check the weight 2.1g and diameter 17.14mm and the metal (silver (.925)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
