1959 Proof Queen Elizabeth II Penny
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The 1959 Proof Queen Elizabeth II Penny coin, engraved by Mary Gillick, and made of bronze. Weighing 9.45 grams, with a diameter of 30.8 mm, and a thickness of 1.6 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is young laureate portrait of queen elizabeth ii facing right, legend around. It reads “+ ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D: M · G ·”. The reverse is seated figure of britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue. It reads “ONE PENNY 1964”.
Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze
- Weight
- 9.45 g
- Diameter
- 30.8 mm
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Mary Gillick
- Currency
- Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1959 Proof Queen Elizabeth II Penny made of?
- The 1959 Proof Queen Elizabeth II Penny is made of bronze, weighs 9.45 grams, measures 30.8 mm in diameter.
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