1 Penny - Edward VII
| Bronze | 9.45 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1902
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).
1902 reverse die varieties:
Pennies struck early in 1902 used the same reverse die as the veiled head Victoria issue.
This was slightly changed during 1902, resulting in the low tide and normal tide varieties.
KM#794.1, Sp#3990A (1902 only) Low Tide, sea roughly level with hemline, 2 has wavy base line;
KM#794.2, Sp#3990 (1902-1910) Normal Tide, sea roughly level with where legs cross;
We are indebted to Declan Magee and Numista member
Sjoelund for the images below indicating the differences.
