1 Penny - Edward VII (Arms with vertical shading) 1904-1910 front 1 Penny - Edward VII (Arms with vertical shading) 1904-1910 back
1 Penny - Edward VII (Arms with vertical shading) 1904-1910 photo
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1 Penny - Edward VII Arms with vertical shading

 
Copper-nickel 8.1 g 30.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
King
Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1904-1910
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1822-1969)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8.1 g
Diameter
30.9 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#11595
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica, with vertical shading, within beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
🏵 ONE PENNY 🏵
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI

Translation: Both Indies serving one

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Edward VII (Arms with vertical shading) 1904-1910 from Jamaica is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of King Edward VII, who was the son of Queen Victoria and ascended to the throne after her death in 1901. The coin's design was created by the British artist and sculptor, George William De Saulles, and it features a profile of the king facing to the left, with his name and title inscribed above him. The coin's reverse side features the Jamaican coat of arms, which includes a shield with the symbols of the island's natural resources, such as sugar cane, bananas, and pineapples. The coin was minted in copper-nickel and weighs 8.1 grams, making it a substantial and durable coin that was well-suited for circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1904  24000 - - - - - -
1905  48000 - - - - - -
1906  156000 - - - - - -
1907  108000 - - - - - -
1909  144000 - - - - - -
1910  144000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Edward VII (Arms with vertical shading) 1904-1910 coin.