© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Portcullis, Platinum Proof
2008 year| Platinum (.999) | 8.6 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#200196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster), denomination in words above and numeral below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield, the coin was also issued in copper plated steel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 250© The Royal Mint, 2008
Currently not listed in Krause SCWC or NGC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Portcullis, Platinum Proof) 2008 from United Kingdom is that it has a very low mintage of only 1,500 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; Portcullis, Platinum Proof) 2008 coin.
