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

1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type London (1495–1498)

CountryEngland Year1495–1498 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£1.10
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1495–1498
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.810g
Diameter15.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2228
Obverse

Enthroned facing portrait of King Henry VII, holding orb and sceptre topped by saltire, two single pillars topped by saltires

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Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée

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Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0260
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.10

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About the 1495 1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type – London

The 1495 1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type – London is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1495 to 1498, struck in silver. It weighs 0.81g and measures 15mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée.

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

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How much is the 1495 1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type – London worth?

No verified sale of the 1495 1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type – London has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.10 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1495 1 Penny - Henry VII 'Sovereign' type – London?

Check the weight 0.81g and diameter 15mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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