Penny 1558 "First issue" (United Kingdom, Elizabeth I)
Photo by: St James’s Auctions
Specification
- MetalSilver (0,916)
- Weight0,42 g
- Pure silver (0,0124 oz) 0,3847 g
- Diameter14 mm
- EdgePlain
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodElizabeth I
- DenominationPenny
- Year1558
- RulerElizabeth I (Queen of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Penny 1558 "First issue". This silver coin from the times of Elizabeth I. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 161 sold at the St James’s Auctions auction for GBP 4,500. Bidding took place September 23, 2021.
How much is the silver coin of Elizabeth I Penny 1558 "First issue"?
According to the latest data as of March 4, 2026 the average price of a Silver coin Penny 1558 "First issue" is 3500 USD.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Penny 1558 "First issue"?
The information on the current value of the British coin Penny 1558 "First issue" is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 600 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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