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1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN', set issue
1953 year| Bronze | 9.45 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#6347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1953
Engraver: Charles Walter Coombes
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound or one third ounce avoirdupois (145.8 grains).
Due to the large number of pennies already circulating in 1953, these coins were not struck for circulation but were issued as part of the 9-coin Royal Mint set in a plastic envelope. It is thought that many of these sets were broken up with the coins ending up in circulation.
Also, a special proof set was released comprising 5s. to 1/4d. struck from polished dies and sold in special cases (40,000 issued).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the "first portrait," which was only used on coins minted from 1953 to 1967. This portrait was designed by sculptor Mary Gillick and features a young Queen Elizabeth II with a crown and a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN', set issue) 1953 coin.
