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Guernsey 1 penny 1987 - Crab

Guernsey · 1987 · 1 penny
Circulating coinRareVF · Very fine
€2.60estimate in VF
5,000coins minted
N10625 KM40
JSReference number JSJS-50BJG
Circulating coin

1 penny coin of Guernsey with the crab (1985-1990)

The coin's story

In 1985, Guernsey renewed its coins with Raphael Maklouf's crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, accompanied by the island's shield with three leopards. For the penny, Robert Elderton engraved a crab, a reminder of shellfish fishing, one of the traditional resources of the island's waters. The 1987 date is the rarest of the type: the Royal Mint struck only 5,000 pieces for circulation, plus 2,500 in proof, whereas the mintage exceeded one million in 1986 and returned to 500,000 in 1988.

    ObverseThe Portrait of the Queen

    ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY
    Design
    Crowned bust of Elizabeth II to the right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, by Raphael Maklouf, with his initials RDM below the neck. On the left, the shield of Guernsey with three leopards, topped by a sprig of leaves.
    Legend
    ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY around.

    RMEngraved by Raphael David Maklouf

    ReverseThe Crab

    ONE PENNY 19871
    Design
    A crab seen from above, claws raised and legs spread.
    Legend
    ONE PENNY at the top, with the date 1987 on the right.
    Denomination
    The figure 1 at the bottom.

    REEngraved by Robert Elderton

    Specifications

    • Denomination1 penny
    • Year1987
    • Mintage5,000
    • MintRoyal Mint, Llantrisant
    • MaterialBronze
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter20.32 mm
    • Thickness1.5 mm
    • Weight3.56 g
    • EdgeThe edge is plain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    1 penny 20.32 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.5 mm.

    Composition

    Copper97 % Zinc2.5 % Tin0.5 %

    Reference catalogues

    N10625Numista KM40Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    1 penny1987 · 20.32 mm 20 pence1983 · 21.4 mm 20 pence1988 · 21.45 mm 1 livre1988 · 22.45 mm 5 pence1988 · 23.55 mm 2 pence1988 · 25.82 mm 10 pence1988 · 28.3 mm 50 pence1988 · 29.85 mm

    By the same engraver: Raphael David Maklouf 13 coins

    1985United Kingdom 1 Pound 1985 - The Welsh Leek 1986United Kingdom 2 Pounds 1986 - XIII Commonwealth Games 1986Isle of Man 2 pence 1986 - Peregrine Falcon 1988Isle of Man 5 pence 1988 - Windsurfing 1988Isle of Man 1 penny 1988 - Precision Tools 1988Guernsey 20 pence 1988 - Map of the Island 1988Guernsey 50 pence 1988 - Freesia 1988Guernsey 1 pound 1988 - £1 Symbol 1988Guernsey 5 pence 1988 - Sailing Boats 1988Guernsey 10 pence 1988 - Tomatoes

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