Isle of Man ½ Penny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield Year of Sport; gold (1985)
Circulating version: 1985 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1985 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Face value | 0.5p |
| Mintage | 300 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.550g · 0.1047 t oz |
| Diameter | 17.1mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | Leslie Lindsay |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Right facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem
ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1985
Fuchsia blossom on garnished and scrolled shield
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The 1985 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield – Year of Sport – gold is a collector ½ penny coin, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 3.55g and measures 17.14mm across. Reverse design: Fuchsia blossom on garnished and scrolled shield.
300 were struck. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1985 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield – Year of Sport – gold worth?
No verified sale of the 1985 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield – Year of Sport – gold has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £327 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1985 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield – Year of Sport – gold different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1985 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield, not the coin found in change. At 3.55g of 91.7% gold it is heavier than the 1.78g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1985 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Fuchsia flower on shield – Year of Sport – gold?
Check the weight 3.55g and diameter 17.14mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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