1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign; Cross-pellet issue obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign; Cross-pellet issue reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign Cross-pellet issue (1454–1461)

CountryEngland Year1454–1461 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£1.35
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1454–1461
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.990g
Diameter17.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink1939
Obverse

Crowned facing bust of King Henry VI, saltire on neck, pellets flanking crown

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Reverse

Long cross pattée, pellets in angles, additional pellets in second and third quarters

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Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0318
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.35

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About the 1454 1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign – Cross-pellet issue

The 1454 1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign – Cross-pellet issue is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1454 to 1461, struck in silver. It weighs 0.99g and measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Long cross pattée, pellets in angles, additional pellets in second and third quarters.

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

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How much is the 1454 1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign – Cross-pellet issue worth?

No verified sale of the 1454 1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign – Cross-pellet issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.35 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1454 1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign – Cross-pellet issue?

Check the weight 0.99g and diameter 17mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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