1 New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) - obverse1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1971-1981
Value 1 Penny
0.01 GBP = USD 0.013
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn)
Weight 3.56 g
Diameter 20.3 mm
Thickness 1.52 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
665
References KM# 915,
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.
Sp# B1
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1971

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster) and the face value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW PENNY
1

Designer: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

Although these coins were not issued until Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, Queen Elizabeth II struck 6 of the new pennies at the opening of the new Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Glamorgan on 17th December 1968. Following that, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh struck 6 of the new halfpennies and Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales struck 6 of the new two pence pieces.

Christopher Ironside designed all six new denominations for decimalisation for which he was awarded the OBE in 1971.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1971  1 521 666 250 $ 0.05 $ 0.07 $ 0.09 $ 0.14 $ 0.16 $ 0.20 $ 0.98 69%
1971  $ 1.10 1.8% BU (in blue wallet)
1971  350 000 $ 1.80 2% Proof
1972  150 000 $ 1.50 $ 2.20 $ 2.30 1.5% Proof
1973  280 196 000 $ 0.01 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.14 $ 0.18 $ 0.46 $ 1.10 31%
1973  100 000 $ 2.10 1.1% Proof
1974  Photo 330 892 000 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.12 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.19 $ 1.00 33%
1974  100 000 $ 2.50 1.0% Proof
1975  221 604 000 $ 0.01 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.89 $ 1.20 27%
1975  100 000 $ 2.00 1.0% Proof
1976  300 160 000 $ 0.02 $ 0.07 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.20 $ 0.64 33%
1976  100 000 $ 2.50 1.0% Proof
1977  285 430 000 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.11 $ 0.15 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 1.20 29%
1977  193 000 $ 2.20 1.3% Proof
1978  Photo 292 770 000 $ 0.04 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 $ 1.20 29%
1978  86 100 $ 1.50 0.9% Proof
1979  459 000 000 $ 0.03 $ 0.05 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.74 35%
1979  81 000 $ 2.30 0.9% Proof
1980  416 304 000 $ 0.04 $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.12 $ 0.14 $ 0.22 $ 0.25 33%
1980  143 000 $ 2.30 1.5% Proof
1981  301 800 000 $ 0.03 $ 0.08 $ 0.11 $ 0.12 $ 0.16 $ 0.30 $ 1.10 28%
1981  100 300 $ 2.20 1.2% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232149
Lot 62474
Internet Archive
2 Dec 2021 1974 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 164.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34182
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1978 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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