Isle of Man 50p coin

Description

This is a very collectible coin! You have a 1976 Isle of Man 50p featuring a Viking Longship.

Because Isle of Man coins are "territorial" and have much lower mintages than standard UK coins, they are popular with collectors. The 1976 version is the older, larger size (before the 50p was shrunk in 1997), which makes it a nice piece for a coin album.

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Rare 1976 Isle of Man 50p Coin – Viking Longship – Large Old Style

Description

Selling a collectible 1976 Isle of Man 50 pence coin.

This coin features the iconic Viking Longship design on the reverse and the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. It is the original, larger-sized 50p coin that was in circulation before the size change in 1997.

Details:

• Year: 1976

• Origin: Isle of Man

• Design: Viking Longship (Odin's Raven)

• Condition: Circulated, but with clear details and date as shown in the photos.

A great addition for any British or World coin collector.

Price: £3 – £8 (depending on how quickly you want to sell)
Shipping: Happy to post for an extra £1 (Royal Mail 1st Class).
Valuation & Selling Tips

1. Market Price: On sites like eBay and Gumtree, these usually sell for between £3 and £7. While some people list them for hundreds of pounds, those rarely sell. A realistic "Buy It Now" price is around £5.

2. Platform Choice: While you can sell this on Gumtree, eBay is often better for coins because it reaches a nationwide audience of collectors who are happy to pay for postage.

3. Photos: Your current photos are good, but try to take one more in natural daylight without a flash to show the metal's true color and any "lustre" it might have.

Do you have any other coins from the Isle of Man or other territories like Jersey or Guernsey? Collectors often buy them in sets!

Posted: 47 days ago

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