United Kingdom 1 Penny - Elizabeth II, 1953
1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN', set issue
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1953
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.45
Diameter (mm)
30.8
Thickness (mm)
1.6
Demonetized
31 August 1971
Description
1 Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1953. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30.8 mm and weighs 9.45 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue.
- Edge
- Plain
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