1 Penny - Henry VII Old type; London obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Henry VII Old type; London reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Henry VII Old type London (1485–1487)

CountryEngland Year1485–1487 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.93
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1485–1487
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.690g
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2218
Obverse

Facing crowned bust of King Henry VII with wide hair and open crown

HENRIC DI GRA REX ANG

Reverse

Long cross with three pellets in each angle, mint name around

CIVI TAS LON DON

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0222
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.93
Also issued as

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About the 1485 1 Penny - Henry VII Old type – London

The 1485 1 Penny - Henry VII Old type – London is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1485 to 1487, struck in silver. It weighs 0.69g. Reverse design: Long cross with three pellets in each angle, mint name around.

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

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Check the weight 0.69g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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