England 1 Penny - Elizabeth I, 1565 – 1578
3rd and 4th issues
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1565 – 1578
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
0.47
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from England. Issued from 1565 to 1578. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.47 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I left within inner circle, legend around. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland (Elizabeth Dei Gratia Angliae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina))
- Reverse
- Long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms below divided date within inner circle, legend around. (I have made God my helper (Posui Deum Adjutorem Meum))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1573-1574) | — | mm. Acorn (65b) | 7% | |
| ND (1573-1578) | — | mm. Eglantine (27) | 13% | |
| ND (1569-1571) | — | mm. Castle (71) | ||
| ND (1567-1570) | — | mm. Coronet (74) | 40% | |
| ND (1566) | — | mm. Portcullis (107) | 7% | |
| ND (1566-1567) | — | mm. Lion (92) | 7% | |
| ND (1565) | — | mm. Rose (33) | 27% |
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