Isle of Man 50 pence, 1979

Day of Tynwald, July 5 /edge lettering/

Information

NumberKM# 51
CountryIsle of Man
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1970 - 2022)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyManx pound
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination50 pence
Year1979
SubjectDay of Tynwald, July 5 /edge lettering/
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'H.M Q.E-II ROYAL VISIT I.O.M. JULY 1979'
Shape7-sided
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)13.5
Diameter (mm)30
Thickness (mm)2.45

Obverse:

50 pence 1979, Isle of Man (Day of Tynwald, July 5 /edge lettering/)

Crowns  Royal family 

Legend
1979
ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Creators: Arnold Machin

Reverse

50 pence 1979, Isle of Man (Day of Tynwald, July 5 /edge lettering/)

Geography  Ships 

Legend
DAY OF TYNWALD
FIFTY PENCE
ISLE OF MAN
JULY 5th

Creators: Barry Stanton

Varieties

MarkDescriptionRarityValue, USD
AAMark "AA" on the wave in front of the ship's bow-$ *****
ABMark "AB" on the wave in front of the ship's bow-$ *****

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, Tadworth (Pobjoy Mint)PM-+-
United Kingdom, Tadworth (Pobjoy Mint)PM-50.000-


Collection

 1979AASET$ *****  
 1979ABSET$ *****