1 Penny - John Short Cross type; 5a/5b mule obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - John Short Cross type; 5a/5b mule reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - John Short Cross type 5a/5b mule (1205)

CountryEngland Year1205 Denom1 Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£1.93
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1205
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.410g
Diameter18.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink1350C
Obverse

Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.

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Reverse

Voided short cross, with four pellets in angles.

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Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0453
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.93

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About the 1205 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – 5a/5b mule

The 1205 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – 5a/5b mule is a circulating 1 penny coin, struck in silver. It weighs 1.41g and measures 18mm across. Reverse design: Voided short cross, with four pellets in angles.

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

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How much is the 1205 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – 5a/5b mule worth?

No verified sale of the 1205 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – 5a/5b mule has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.93 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1205 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – 5a/5b mule?

Check the weight 1.41g and diameter 18mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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