England 1 Penny - Henry VIII, 1544 – 1547
3rd coinage; Tower mint
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1544 – 1547
Ruler
Henry VIII
(1509–1547)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.53
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from England. Issued from 1544 to 1547. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.53 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned facing bust of King Henry VIII (Henry by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée (City of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1544-1547) | — | mm. Lis (105) | 71% | |
| ND (1544-1547) | — | no mm. | 29% |
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