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1 Penny
1958 year| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ghana › Ghana (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1957-1960) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1958 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1958-1965) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Portrait facing right, lettering around edge
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIVITATIS GHANIENSIS CONDITOR
P.V.
KWAME NKRUMAH
Translation:
The Founder of the State of Ghana
P.V.
Kwame Nkrumah
Engraver: Paul Vincze
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two types are known.Obverse
Die 1 - low relief, less hair on the portrait, thin script closer to rim.
Die 2 - high relief, more hair on the portrait, thick script far from rim.
Reverse
Die A - thin script.
Die B - script slightly thicker.
Combinations:
1. 1+A
2. 2+B
