1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield Platinum Proof obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield Platinum Proof reverse
Reverse
Exceptional

Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait Royal Shield Platinum Proof (2008–2015)

CountryUK Year2008–2015 Denom1 Penny Mintage184 MintRoyal Mint MetalPlatinum (.9995) Melt £312.51
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2008–2015
Denomination1 Penny
Face value1p
Mintage184
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesRoyal Shield Series
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionPlatinum (.9995) (1000/1000 fine)
Weight8.600g · 0.2764 t oz
Diameter20.3mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Reverse

Left section of Royal Shield, denomination to left segment.

Platinum content
Fine troy oz 0.2764
Melt value £312.51
Premium over melt £4,587.49

Royal Shield Platinum Proof 1p market value

£4,900.00
Median of 1 verified PR-65 sale.
Last sale 1.4 yrs ago View price history →

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Royal Shield Platinum Proof 1p value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £4,900.00 🔒 £4,900.00 (1) – £4,900.00 – £4,900.00 0 1 11-06-2025
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About the 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Platinum Proof

The 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Platinum Proof is a collector 1 penny coin issued from 2008 to 2015 in the Royal Shield series, struck in 99.95% platinum. It weighs 8.6g and measures 20.3mm across. Reverse design: Left section of Royal Shield, denomination to left segment.

A mintage of 184 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.

Common questions

How much is the 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Platinum Proof worth?

The 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Platinum Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £4,900 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its platinum content is worth about £313 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Platinum Proof?

Check the weight 8.6g and diameter 20.3mm and the metal (99.95% platinum) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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