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1 Penny - Edward VIII Pattern
1937 year| Bronze | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#179620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right holding trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, lighthouse in left field, denomination above, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1937
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin in the images is thought to have been from a part set and is of the highest rarity, one of only two thought available to commerce.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - Edward VIII (Pattern) 1937 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Mackennal's design features a portrait of King Edward VIII, who abdicated before the coin was released into circulation, making it a rare and unique piece in the history of numismatics.
