United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Penny, Royal Shield — Elizabeth II, Silver Piedfort (2008)
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About this coin
A double-weight sterling-silver penny showing a royal-shield fragment.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2008
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A cropped left-hand area of the royal shield fills the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ONE PENNY
MD
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
IRB: portrait designer; MD, where present: reverse designer. No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Double-weight collector proof from the 2008 shield design changeover. The 3,000 issue limit is not presented as a verified final mintage.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Piedfort proof | Issue limit: 3,000; final output not established. |
2008Piedfort proof
Issue limit: 3,000; final output not established.