© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Philip and Mary ND
| Silver | 0.55 g | - |
| 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 | 0.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#126586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, mintmark above
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. Lis.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 0.55g is that it was issued during the reign of King Philip and Queen Mary (1554-1558) and features their effigies on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the image of a crowned shield with the arms of England, France, and Ireland.
