England 1 Penny - Elizabeth I, 1560 – 1561

2nd issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1560 – 1561
Ruler Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 0.43
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from England. Issued from 1560 to 1561. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.43 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust left within beaded inner circle (Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse
Long cross fourchée over quartered shield (City of London)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1560-1561)  mm. Cross-crosslet (21) 66%
ND (1560-1561)  mm. Martlet (94) 31%

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