1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:"

1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:") - obverse1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:") - reverse

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Features

Issuer Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1955-1964
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (1788-1966)
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.45 g
Diameter 30.8 mm
Thickness 1.71 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
1001
References KM# 56,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 44
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel

Script: Latin

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith

Designer: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Kangaroo above date and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1956
PENNY.

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Smooth

Mints

Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date)
Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)

Comments

No extra dots = Melbourne Mint
One dot after "PENNY' = Perth Mint

The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1955  6 336 000 $ 0.38 $ 0.66 $ 1.20 $ 3.30 $ 4.00 $ 7.00 11% Melbourne Mint
1955  1 200 0.13% Melbourne Mint; Proof
1955  11 110 000 $ 0.66 $ 1.30 $ 3.40 12% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1955  301 0.5% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1956  13 872 000 $ 0.83 $ 0.83 $ 2.50 $ 3.10 15% Melbourne Mint
1956  1 500 0.16% Melbourne Mint; Proof
1956  12 121 000 $ 0.95 $ 1.30 $ 1.80 11% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1956  417 0.13% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1957  15 878 000 $ 0.43 $ 1.10 $ 1.60 16% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1957  Photo 1 112 0.19% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1958  10 012 000 $ 0.17 $ 1.00 $ 1.10 $ 1.50 $ 2.50 13% Melbourne Mint
1958  1 506 0.19% Melbourne Mint; Proof
1958  14 428 000 $ 0.20 $ 0.60 $ 1.60 13% Perth Mint ; One dot after "PENNY"
1958  1 028 0.2% Perth Mint ; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1959  1 617 000 $ 0.30 $ 3.60 $ 8.10 $ 36 6% Melbourne Mint
1959  1 506 0.16% Melbourne Mint; Proof
1959  14 428 000 $ 0.57 $ 0.98 $ 1.00 11% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1959  1 030 0.19% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1960  20 515 000 $ 0.56 $ 0.56 $ 0.56 $ 1.10 $ 3.70 18% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1960  Photo 1 030 $ 440 0.19% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1961  30 607 000 $ 0.22 $ 0.94 $ 0.94 $ 1.30 $ 3.40 23% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1961  Photo 1 040 $ 410 0.3% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1962  34 861 000 $ 0.40 $ 0.70 $ 0.70 $ 1.10 $ 3.60 $ 20 24% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1962  1 064 0.3% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1963  10 258 000 $ 0.65 $ 0.67 $ 0.87 $ 1.40 $ 4.00 $ 7.00 21% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1963  1 100 0.3% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1964  49 130 000 $ 0.48 $ 0.67 $ 0.67 $ 1.00 $ 2.60 $ 2.60 30% Melbourne Mint
1964  54 590 000 $ 0.35 $ 0.54 $ 0.70 $ 1.10 $ 2.80 $ 2.80 26% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"
1964  0.3% Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof
1964  0.03% Twelve Coin Set; Hendo

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232141
Lot 62365
Internet Archive
13 Oct 2021 1957 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof UNC
(NGC PR66 Red)
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 25 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65174
Lot 99011
Internet Archive
25 Feb 2024 1960 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof UNC
(NGC PR64 Red)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232237
Lot 63409
Internet Archive
8 Sep 2022 1960 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof UNC
(PCGS PR66 Red and Brown)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232141
Lot 62368
Internet Archive
13 Oct 2021 1960 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof UNC
(NGC PR67 Red)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232142
Lot 61373
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2021 1961 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof UNC
(NGC PR66 Red)
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231914
Lot 61165
Internet Archive
4 Apr 2019 1961 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof UNC
(PCGS PR65 Red)
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232352
Lot 64168
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR64 Red and Brown)
USD 174.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 1675
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 38.06
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252
Lot 65398
Internet Archive
22 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR65 Red)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62374
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR63 Red)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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