Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I obverse
Obverse
Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I (1547)

CountryScotland Year1547 Denom1 Penny MetalBillon (.0833 silver) Melt ~£1.04
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1547
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.0833 silver)
Weight0.730g
Diameter14.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5440
Obverse

Forward facing infant bust of Queen Mary.

MARIA D G R SCOTORVM

Reverse

Long cross with cinquefoils and crowns in alternate quarters.

OPIDVM EDNBVR

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0235
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.04

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About the 1547 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I

The 1547 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I is a circulating 1 penny coin, struck in billon (.0833 silver). It weighs 0.73g and measures 14mm across. Reverse design: Long cross with cinquefoils and crowns in alternate quarters.

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

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How much is the 1547 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I worth?

No verified sale of the 1547 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.04 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1547 Scotland 1 Penny - Mary I 1st Period, Type I?

Check the weight 0.73g and diameter 14mm and the metal (billon (.0833 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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