© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Edward VI 3rd period; London ND
1551 year| Billon (.258 silver) | 0.66 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1551 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Billon (.258 silver) |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross.
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
London mint, very base issue. Silver standard 3oz. 2dwt.Due to their low fineness, the base pennies were devalued to halfpennies until they were replaced by the fine silver issue towards the end of 1551.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Edward VI (3rd period; London) ND (1551) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, and he ascended to the throne at the age of nine after his father's death. His reign was marked by the Protestant Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England, which had a significant impact on the country's religion, politics, and culture. The coin's minting during this period reflects the economic and political changes that were taking place in England at the time.
