1 Penny - Richard III London; Type 2b obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Richard III London; Type 2b reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Richard III London Type 2b (1483–1485)

CountryEngland Year1483–1485 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.65
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1483–1485
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.480g
Diameter15.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2165
Obverse

Crowned facing bust of King Richard III

RICA[RD DI GRA R]EX AnGL

Reverse

Long cross fourchée, with three pellets in each quarter

CIVI TAS LOn DOn

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0154
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.65
Also issued as

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About the 1483 1 Penny - Richard III London – Type 2b

The 1483 1 Penny - Richard III London – Type 2b is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1483 to 1485, struck in silver. It weighs 0.48g and measures 15mm across. Reverse design: Long cross fourchée, with three pellets in each quarter.

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

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Check the weight 0.48g and diameter 15mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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