© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Silver Piedfort
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 7.12 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#279937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Left part of Royal Shield, denomination in left segment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
MD
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued to commemorate the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield design, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 3,000.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a silver piedfort, which means it is a special edition of the coin that is struck on a thicker than usual planchet, giving it a higher weight and making it more valuable than the standard circulating coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Shield, Silver Piedfort) 2008 coin.
