1 Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Silver issue 1983 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Silver issue 1983 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Silver issue 1983 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Silver issue

1983 year
Silver (.925) 4.20 g 20.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1983
Value
1 Penny 0.01 JEP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
4.20 g
Diameter
20.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#310306
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Le Hocq Watch Tower

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAILIWICK OF JERSEY
ONE PENNY

Engraver: Robert Lowe

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1983 as a silver issue, which is unusual for a penny coin. Most pennies are made of copper or a copper-rich alloy, but this particular coin was made of .925 silver, which gives it a distinctive appearance and makes it stand out from other pennies.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983  5000 - - - - - -

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