© Muenzauktion
© Muenzauktion
1 Penny - George V modified effigy
| 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 | 1926-1927 |
| 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#7242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
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
1927
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).Modified Effigy (1926-7): colon closer to 'BRITT' than 'OMN' such as 'BRITT: OMN', engraver's initials to the right of neck truncation without stops such as 'BM'.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1926-1927 George V modified effigy 1 Penny coin is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of the King without a mustache, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of male monarchs on British coins. This change in design was implemented to modernize the coinage and reflect the changing attitudes towards facial hair at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 4498500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 60989500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (modified effigy) 1926-1927 coin.
