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1 Penny - George V 2nd Maundy issue
| Silver (.500) | 0.47 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1921-1927 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#24806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 1 25
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains, the same as the earlier sterling silver issues.Sp#4027 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1921 MDS179 1,386 1925 MDS183 1,438
1922 MDS180 1,373 1926 MDS184 1,504
1923 MDS181 1,430 1927 MDS185 1,647
1924 MDS182 1,515
Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1921-1927 George V 1 Penny coin is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .500, which is 50% silver, whereas most pennies of that era were made of bronze or copper. This makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 1847 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 1758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 1840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 1619 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 1890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 2180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 1647 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George V (2nd Maundy issue) 1921-1927 coin.
