© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Penny - Philip and Mary Base issue ND
| Silver | 0.75 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Mary I, Philip II of Spain (1554-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1554-1558 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#128494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms of England and France over cross fourchée, mint name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Philip and Mary (1554-58), London mint, mm. Half-rose and castle.Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from Philip and Mary's reign is notable for being the first English coin to feature the Tudor rose, which symbolized the union of the houses of Lancaster and York. This coin was also the first to bear the portrait of Mary I, also known as Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary, who was the daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
