1 Penny - Edward VI 1st period; London obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Edward VI 1st period; London reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Edward VI 1st period London (1547–1549)

CountryEngland Year1547–1549 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalBillon (.344 silver) Melt ~£0.73
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1547–1549
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.344 silver)
Weight0.540g
Diameter11.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2460
Obverse

Crowned bust of King Edward VI facing right.

E D G ROSA SINE SPI

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over long cross, mintmark above

CIVITAS LONDON

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0174
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.73
Also issued as

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About the 1547 1 Penny - Edward VI 1st period – London

The 1547 1 Penny - Edward VI 1st period – London is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1547 to 1549, struck in billon (.344 silver). It weighs 0.54g and measures 11mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over long cross, mintmark above.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the weight 0.54g and diameter 11mm and the metal (billon (.344 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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