1984 AD., Isle of Man, Elizabeth II, Quincentenary of the College of Arms commemorative, Pobjoy Mint, 10 Pence, KM 115.

Isle of Man, Elizabeth II, Quincentenary of the College of Arms commemorative, Pobjoy mint, engraver: Arnold Machin (obverse) and Leslie Lindsay (rev.), 1984 AD.,
10 Pence (ø 28,5 mm / 11,27 g), copper-nickel, 11,31 g. theor. mint weight, mintage ? , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: ISLE OF MAN - ELIZABETH II / PM / 1984 , her diademed bust facing right, 2nd portrait, mint mark and date below.
Rev.: 10 / AA , Loagthyn ram rampant left and value on an ornamental shield, die letters AA below.
KM 115 .

Year / Mint Mark / Mintage / Details
1984 PM AA die letters
1984 PM AB die letters
1984 PM AC die letters
1984 PM AD die letters
1984 PM AE die letters
1984 PM AF die letters
1984 PM AG die letters

Blue surface patination after 35 years welded in plastic


In 1984 the Isle of Man introduced yet another new series of reverse designs for its circulation coins. This new series was issued to commemorate the Quincentenary of the College of Arms. Most commemorative sets are issued for one year only, but this one ran from 1984 to 1987. The series depicted some typical Manx themes against a shield of arms.