Isle of Man ½ Penny - Elizabeth II Herring Silver (1976–1979)
Circulating version: 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1976–1979 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Face value | 0.5p |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| 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 | Barry Stanton |
| 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 · 1976 ·
Clupea harengus - Atlantic Herring superimposed over topographical map of Man
ISLE OF MAN HALF PENNY
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The 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring – Silver is a collector ½ penny coin issued from 1976 to 1979, struck in silver (.925). It weighs 2.1g and measures 17.14mm across. Reverse design: Clupea harengus - Atlantic Herring superimposed over topographical map of Man.
A mintage of 10,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring – Silver worth?
No verified sale of the 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring – 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 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring – Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring, not the coin found in change. At 2.1g of silver (.925) it is heavier than the 1.78g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring – 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.
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