1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:"
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Features
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1964 |
| Value | 1 Penny = 1⁄12 Shilling = 1⁄240 Pound |
| Currency | Pound (1910-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.71 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number |
N# 1001
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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| 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.  Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 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 
Mary Gillick was a sculptor best known for her effigy of Elizabeth II used on coinage in the United Kingdom and elsewhere from 1953 to 1970.
Reverse
Kangaroo above date and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1956
PENNY.
Engraver:
George Kruger Gray
George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.
Designer:
George Kruger Gray
George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1955 | 6 336 000 | $ 0.66 | $ 1.20 | $ 3.00 | $ 4.10 | $ 7.00 | 12% | Melbourne Mint | |||||
| 1955 | 1 200 | 0.15% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1955 | 11 110 000 | $ 0.12 | $ 1.20 | $ 3.30 | 12% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | |||||||
| 1955 | 301 | 0.5% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1956 | 13 872 000 | $ 0.99 | $ 0.99 | $ 2.50 | $ 3.60 | 15% | Melbourne Mint | ||||||
| 1956 | 1 500 | 0.18% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1956 | 12 121 000 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.80 | 11% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | ||||||||
| 1956 | 417 | 0.15% | 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 | 1 112 | 0.18% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1958 | 10 012 000 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.20 | $ 2.70 | $ 2.70 | 13% | Melbourne Mint | ||||||
| 1958 | 1 506 | 0.18% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1958 | 14 428 000 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.57 | $ 1.50 | 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 | $ 4.80 | $ 8.50 | 6% | Melbourne Mint | ||||||
| 1959 | 1 506 | 0.18% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1959 | 14 428 000 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.96 | 11% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | |||||||
| 1959 | 1 030 | 0.2% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1960 | 20 515 000 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 1.10 | $ 2.60 | 18% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | |||||
| 1960 | 1 030 | $ 650 | 0.2% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | |||||||||
| 1961 | 30 607 000 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.89 | $ 0.89 | $ 1.20 | 23% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | ||||||
| 1961 | 1 040 | $ 410 | 0.4% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | |||||||||
| 1962 | 34 861 000 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.70 | $ 1.10 | $ 3.60 | $ 13 | 23% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | ||||
| 1962 | 1 064 | 0.3% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1963 | 10 258 000 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.86 | $ 1.30 | $ 2.50 | $ 10 | 21% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | ||||
| 1963 | 1 100 | 0.3% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | ||||||||||
| 1964 | 49 130 000 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.99 | $ 2.70 | $ 3.30 | 30% | Melbourne Mint | ||||
| 1964 | 54 590 000 | $ 0.61 | $ 0.65 | $ 1.10 | $ 2.70 | $ 2.70 | 26% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY" | |||||
| 1964 | 0.3% | Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof | |||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232141 Lot 62365 
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Oct 13, 2021 | 1957 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof |
UNC (NGC PR66 Red) |
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232237 Lot 63409
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Sep 8, 2022 | 1960 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR66 Red and Brown) |
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232141 Lot 62368
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Oct 13, 2021 | 1960 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof |
UNC (NGC PR67 Red) |
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232142 Lot 61373
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Oct 14, 2021 | 1961 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof |
UNC (NGC PR66 Red) |
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231914 Lot 61165
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Apr 4, 2019 | 1961 – Perth Mint; One dot after "PENNY"; Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR65 Red) |
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252 Lot 65398
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Dec 22, 2022 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR65 Red) |
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241 Lot 62374
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Oct 6, 2022 | Undetermined |
UNC (PCGS PR63 Red) |
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232142 Lot 61372
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Oct 14, 2021 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR65 Red) |
USD 570.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232141 Lot 62367
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Oct 13, 2021 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR67 Red) |
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232141 Lot 62366
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Oct 13, 2021 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR65 Red) |
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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