Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1733 |
| Loại | Non-circulating coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Penny (1⁄280) |
| Tiền tệ | Pound (1709-1839) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 9.14 g |
| Đường kính | 28 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#5d.1, 5d.2 , Mackay#46, 46a |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Eagle and child on cap of maintenance (Stanley crest) |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | SANS · CHANGER 1733 |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Triskeles divide ID1 (for `Iacobus Darbiensis, 1 [Penny]) NOTE: Looks like (but is not) IDJ |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
QUOCUNQUE · IECERIS · STABIT · I D 1 (Translation: Wherever you throw it, it will stand) |
| Cạnh | Plain |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1733 - Proof; Cap of Maintenance plain - 1733 - Proof; Cap of Maintenance frosted - |
| ID Numisquare | 8345056110 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1733 Isle of Man 1 Penny, bearing James Stanley's monogram, marks a crucial period. As the 10th Earl of Derby and last Stanley Lord of Mann, his semi-autonomous rule issued these tokens to address a severe scarcity of official British coinage. Vital for local commerce, this issue represents the final chapter of the Stanley family's dominion, preceding the reversion of the Lordship to the Atholl family upon Stanley's death in 1736. A tangible artifact of Manx self-governance.
Artistry: The engraver is unknown, but the coin exhibits a provincial English Baroque style, prioritizing clear symbolism. The obverse features a crowned "JS" monogram for James Stanley, with the date "1733" and the Stanley motto, "SANS CHANGER" (Without Changing). The reverse proudly displays the ancient Manx triskelion—three armored legs conjoined—encircled by the Manx motto, "QVOCVNQVE IECERIS STABIT" (Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand). The design effectively merges dynastic and national identity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver (9.14g, 28mm), this 1 Penny often shows strike variability. High-points for grading include the crown's details and the "JS" monogram's serifs on the obverse. On the reverse, critical areas are the kneecaps, spurs, and triskelion's central conjoining point. Weak strikes are common, particularly on the outer legends and finer elements of the triskelion, requiring careful assessment. Planchet imperfections are also frequently observed, impacting detail.