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In 2008, all British circulating coins had a redesigned reverse. When one of each of the six "Pence" coins is arranged correctly, the composite design shows the Royal Shield.
That part of the shield visible on the Penny coin shows the bottom left part of the shield representing England, and the top left part of the shield representing Northern Ireland.
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Which British coin has a portcullis?
Various British coins dating back hundreds of years have had a shield of one type or another on the reverse. The only current British coin to have a full shield is the new design One Pound coin first issued in 2008.
What is on the back of a British Penny?
Dating back to about 1797, the predecimal British Penny had the iconic figure of Britannia, in one for or another, on the reverse. Since the introduction of the decimal British Penny until 2008, the reverse has had a crowned portcullis (gate) on the reverse. From 2008, all British coins had a new design for the reverse and when all of the "Pence" coins are suitably arranged, combined they show the "Royal Shield". The current Penny shows part of the shield indicating part of the England and Northern Ireland shields.
Does the British 1919 Penny read one penny on the back?
All British bronze Pennies from 1860 to 1967 have the words "ONE PENNY" on the reverse.
What is the name of the flower on the 1938 British Threepence?
There is no flower on the reverse of a Penny coin. Until 2008, the Penny had a crowned portcullis on the reverse. Since 2008, the Penny has has a portion of the Royal Shield on the reverse.
What building is on the back of a British New Penny?
The structure on the reverse of the Penny is a "crowned" portcullis (or gate).
What is the die flaw on the 1946 British Penny?
The die flaw on the British 1946 Penny is a small mark after the ONE on the reverse (ONE').
What is the value of a 1703 penny?
Assuming you have a British penny with a picture of Queen Anne on the reverse, it might sell for about $15.
This is a British copper penny how can you tell it is 1912?
The year is at the bottom on the reverse side.
Who is on the back of the new British Penny?
The reverse of the new British Penny shows part of a composite design depicting the Royal Shield which is able to be seen when one of each British denomination coin is positioned correctly.
Why does the 1991 Penny have the Queen on one side and a pig on the other side?
There are no British Pennies with pigs on them. All British One (New) Penny coins have a Crowned Portcullis with chains on the reverse.
What does a 1998 British Penny look like?
All British Pennies from 1982 to 2008 look pretty much the same as the Penny shown at the link below.
What is on the obverse of a King George Penny?
The obverse of any King George coin will have King George on it. From 1714 to 1952 there were 6 King Georges. From 1714 to 1800, the reverse of the British silver Penny had a Crowned "1" on it. From 1797 to 1967, the reverse of the British copper and bronze Penny featured the seated figure of Britannia holding a trident and shield.
