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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2006,1101.94
Denomination
penny
, 1
Description
Copper plated steel coin.
(whole)
Crowned profile portrait head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, initials underneath the centre of the truncation of the neck.
(obverse)
A portcullis with chains royally crossed, being the badge of Henry VII and his successors.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Royal Mint
Authority
Ruler:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Production date
2001
Production place
Minted in:
Llantrisant
Materials
copper
steel
Technique
copper-plated
Dimensions
Diameter:
20 millimetres
Weight:
3.60 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
heraldry
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Art Fund
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
James McKee
Acquisition date
2006
Acquisition notes
Bequeathed by James McKee to the Art Fund.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2006,1101.94