England 1 Penny - Elizabeth I, 1578 – 1582
5th issue
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1578 – 1582
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.921)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
0.47
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from England. Issued from 1578 to 1582. Struck in Silver (.921). Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.47 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I left, legend around, without rose. (Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée, legend around, without date. (City of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1582) | — | mm. Sword (113) | 10% | |
| ND (1580-1581) | — | mm. Latin cross (14) | ||
| ND (1578-1579) | — | mm. Greek cross (7) | 70% |
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