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1 Penny - Elizabeth I 5th issue (1578–1582)

CountryEngland Year1578–1582 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.921) Melt £0.58
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1578–1582
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.921) (921/1000 fine)
Weight0.470g · 0.0139 t oz
Diameter14.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2575
Obverse

Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I left, legend around, without rose.

E D G ROSA [SINE SPINA]

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around, without date.

CIVITAS LONDON

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.0139
Melt value £0.58
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About the 1578 1 Penny - Elizabeth I 5th issue

The 1578 1 Penny - Elizabeth I 5th issue is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1578 to 1582, struck in 92.1% silver. It weighs 0.47g and measures 14mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around, without date.

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

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Check the weight 0.47g and diameter 14mm and the metal (92.1% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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