© Classical Numismatic Gallery
© Classical Numismatic Gallery
1 Penny - Elizabeth I 6th issue ND
| Silver (.925) | 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 | 1582-1600 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#202809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée within beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth issue (1582-1600), without rose or date.Sterling silver penny struck at the Tower mint, London (escallop mint mark shown above).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth I (6th issue) ND (1582-1600) coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "pellet-in-ring" mintmark. This mintmark, which appears on the reverse side of the coin, is a small pellet (or bead) enclosed within a ring. It was used to indicate that the coin was produced at the Tower Mint in London, and it is a distinctive feature of coins from this era.
