England 1 Penny - Philip and Mary, 1554 – 1558

Base issue

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1554 – 1558
Ruler Mary I (1553–1558)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.75
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from England. Issued from 1554 to 1558. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.75 g.

Obverse
Central Tudor rose within beaded circle, legend around. (Philip and Mary by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms of England and France over cross fourchée, mint name around. (City of London)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1554-1558)  mm. Half-rose and castle

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