England 1 Penny - Richard III, 1483 – 1485

London mint; Type 2b

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1483 – 1485
Ruler Richard III (1483–1485)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.48
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from England. Issued from 1483 to 1485. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.48 g.

Obverse
Crowned facing bust of King Richard III (Richard by the Grace of God King of England)
Reverse
Long cross fourchée, with three pellets in each quarter (City of London)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1483-1485)  — London mint

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