1 Penny - Mary ND (1553-1554) front 1 Penny - Mary ND (1553-1554) back
1 Penny - Mary ND (1553-1554) photo
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1 Penny - Mary ND

 
Silver 0.47 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Mary (1553-1554)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1553-1554
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.47 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#126584
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around

Lettering: VERI TAS TEMP FILIA

Translation: Truth is the daughter of time

Interesting fact

The 1 Penny coin from this era features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Queen Mary on the obverse (front) side, and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This design was only used during Mary's reign, making it a distinctive and rare feature for collectors.