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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue
1953 year| Silver (.925) | 0.47 g | 11 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#165115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 3 53
Comment
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains.
Sp#4126 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
MDS212 1953 1,025
Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1953 Elizabeth II Maundy Penny is that it was the first coin to feature the Queen's portrait on a Maundy coin. The tradition of minting Maundy coins dates back to the 13th century, and the coins were originally distributed to the poor on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. The 1953 coin was a special issue to commemorate the Queen's coronation, and it features a unique design that includes a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of the royal coat of arms on the reverse (back) side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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