1 Penny - Henry VII (Old type; London) ND (1485-1487) front 1 Penny - Henry VII (Old type; London) ND (1485-1487) back
1 Penny - Henry VII (Old type; London) ND (1485-1487) photo
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1 Penny - Henry VII Old type; London ND

 
Silver 0.69 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Henry VII (1485-1509)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1485-1487
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.69 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#127800
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Long cross with three pellets in each angle, mint name around

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON

Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON

Translation: City of London

Comment

House of Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Old type, London mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry VII (Old type; London) ND (1485-1487) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to distinguish it from earlier coins that did not have this feature. This cross has become a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin and has made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.