YeOldeCollector Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scottishmoney Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 That's a great looking coin. 7mm -- tiny about 1/4 inch for those of us who don't do the conversion so easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted October 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Nice one YOC! Is the dimention given current (clipped) size or the quoted full size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted October 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Orc Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Lovely addition to your collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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