Penny - Edward Sovereign/Eagles type

CountryUK Year1056–1059 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£1.76

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1056–1059
Denomination	1 Penny
Face value	1p
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Silver
Weight	1.260g
Diameter	20.0mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Enthroned depiction of Edward the Confessor holding orb, royal title around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Voided short cross with eagles in angles, moneyer/

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.0405

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £1.76

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