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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Manx cat, Silver
| Issuer | Isle of Man Government |
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| Year | 1981-1983 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, depicted as a young sovereign wearing a tiara, based on the second definitive portrait modelled by Arnold Machin. The legend 'ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II' arcs around the upper periphery, with the date and mint mark 'PM' positioned in the lower exergual area. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the hair and facial features, characteristic of Pobjoy Mint proof strikes. The field is mirror-polished, contrasting with the frosted devices to produce a cameo effect. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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The Isle of Man's decision to strike penny denominations in sterling silver was a deliberate collector play by the Manx government, which had developed an unusually aggressive commemorative and proof coinage program through the Pobjoy Mint beginning in the late 1970s. Issuing a face-value coin in a metal worth exponentially more than its denomination was commercially transparent but numismatically effective — the series sold well internationally.
The Schön distinction between 54b.1 and 54b.2 reflects a subtle die variation between 1981 and later dates that collectors track closely within the series.