1 Penny - Elizabeth I 1st issue obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Elizabeth I 1st issue reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Elizabeth I 1st issue (1559–1560)

CountryEngland Year1559–1560 Denom1 Penny MetalSilver (.916) Melt £0.52
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1559–1560
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.916) (916/1000 fine)
Weight0.420g · 0.0124 t oz
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2553
Obverse

Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left within beaded inner circle, legend around.

E·D·G·ROSA·SINE·SPINA·

Reverse

Long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, legend around.

CIVITAS LONDON

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.0124
Melt value £0.52
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About the 1559 1 Penny - Elizabeth I 1st issue

The 1559 1 Penny - Elizabeth I 1st issue is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1559 to 1560, struck in 91.6% silver. It weighs 0.42g. Reverse design: Long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, legend around.

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

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Check the weight 0.42g and the metal (91.6% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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