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1 Penny - George V
| Bronze | 9.45 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1926 |
| 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#578 |
|---|---|
| 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
1922
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).1911 obverse die varieties:
Two obverse varieties exist for the 1911 dated issues. We are indebted to Declan Magee and Numista member Sjoelund for the image below indicating the differences.
