© Classical Numismatic Gallery
© Classical Numismatic Gallery
1 Penny - Elizabeth I 5th issue ND
| Silver (.921) | 0.47 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth I (1558-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1582 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.921) |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#215629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around, without date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI-[TA]S-LON-DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Fifth issue (1578-82), Tower mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth I (5th issue) ND (1578-1582) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "pellet-in-ring" mintmark, which was used to indicate the coin's silver content. The mintmark, which appears as a small pellet inside a ring on the coin's reverse side, was introduced during Elizabeth I's reign to combat the widespread practice of clipping or filing down the edges of silver coins to collect the precious metal. The pellet-in-ring mintmark was used on silver coins of various denominations during this period and is a distinctive feature of Elizabethan coinage.
