At about 7mm in diameter it is one of the smallest British coins ever produced. It is of the reign of Lizzie I and is a Halfpenny featuring no portrait or mint mark.
Portcullis and cross can be clearly seen.
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I will add, if you don't mind 
, that few of these are now known, while they were minted in quantity, they are scarce now because they do not turn up often in finds, because no doubt due to the size of them.
, that few of these are now known, while they were minted in quantity, they are scarce now because they do not turn up often in finds, because no doubt due to the size of them.
That's a great looking coin. 7mm -- tiny about 1/4 inch for those of us who don't do the conversion so easily.
You are right, they are getting more scarce by the month. Long time since I've seen another one!
About 1/4 an inc, sorry lol
About 1/4 an inc, sorry lol
Nice one YOC! Is the dimention given current (clipped) size or the quoted full size?
The diameter would be 1cm if unclipped, a nice little coin though.
Will probably add more to this virtual museum over the next week or two, including some of my milled coins.
Will probably add more to this virtual museum over the next week or two, including some of my milled coins.
Lovely addition to your collection 
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