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Name or Denominations
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Issuer
England (United Kingdom)
Ruler
Edward VI (1547-1553)
Year of Minting
1551
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
0.66 g
Diameter
12 mm
Thickness
NA
Material
Billon (.258 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Edge Type
NA
Technique
Hammered
Front design
Central Tudor rose, legend around, mintmark above.
Back design
Quartered shield of arms over long cross.
Year of Minting
1551
King
Edward VI (1547-1553)
Mint location
Royal Mint (Tower of London) , United Kingdom (1279-1810)
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
NA
Inscriptions
Obverse: E : D : G : ROSA : SINE : SPIN Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON
Context
Silver standard 3oz. 2dwt. Due to their low fineness, the base pennies were devalued to halfpennies until they were replaced by the fine silver issue towards the end of 1551.
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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