1 Penny - Edward VI 3rd period; London obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Edward VI 3rd period; London reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Edward VI 3rd period London (1551)

CountryEngland Year1551 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalBillon (.258 silver) Melt ~£0.89
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1551
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.258 silver)
Weight0.660g
Diameter12.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2474
Obverse

Central Tudor rose, legend around, mintmark above.

E : D : G : ROSA : SINE : SPIN

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over long cross.

CIVITAS LONDON

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0212
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.89

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About the 1551 1 Penny - Edward VI 3rd period – London

The 1551 1 Penny - Edward VI 3rd period – London is a circulating 1 penny coin, struck in billon (.258 silver). It weighs 0.66g and measures 12mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over long cross.

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

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Check the weight 0.66g and diameter 12mm and the metal (billon (.258 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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