1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue) 1954-1970 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue) 1954-1970 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue) 1954-1970 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue

 
Silver (.925) 0.47 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1954-1970
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
References
Numista
N#83051
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 19 1 70

Edge

Reeded

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#4131 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:

1954 MDS213 1,020 1963 MDS222 1,131
1955 MDS214 1,036 (also struck in Matte Proof) 1964 MDS223 1,137
1956 MDS215 1,088 1965 MDS224 1,143
1957 MDS216 1,094 1966 MDS225 1,206
1958 MDS217 1,100 1967 MDS226 986
1959 MDS218 1,106 1968 MDS227 964
1960 MDS219 1,112 1969 MDS228 1,002
1961 MDS220 1,200 1970 MDS229 980
1962 MDS221 1,125

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 1954-1970 Elizabeth II Maundy Penny is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in many other coins. This makes it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists who appreciate the rarity of its silver content.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1954  1088 - - - - - -
1955  1036 - - - - - -
1956  1100 - - - - - -
1957  1168 - - - - - -
1958  1112 - - - - - -
1959  1118 - - - - - -
1960  1124 - - - - - -
1961  1200 - - - - - -
1962  1127 - - - - - -
1963  1133 - - - - - -
1964  1215 - - - - - -
1965  1143 - - - - - -
1966  1206 - - - - - -
1967  986 - - - - - -
1968  964 - - - - - -
1969  1002 - - - - - -
1970  980 - - - - - -

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 (Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue) 1954-1970 coin.