© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
1 Penny - George V Penny
| Bronze (95.5% Cu, 3% Sn, 1.5% Zn) | 9.45 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1926-1930 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Cu, 3% Sn, 1.5% Zn) |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
A ship, 'Dromedaris', sailing to right, legend in English and Afrikaans either side, with date above and denomination below, engraver's initials in front of ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA· 1929 ·ZUID·AFRIKA
KG
* PENNY *
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Dromedaris is one of the three vessels which brought Jan van Riebeeck and his small group of settlers to South Africa from Holland in 1652 in order to establish a refreshment station on behalf of the Dutch East India CompanyInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1926-1930 South African Penny coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1926, just a year after the Union of South Africa was formed, which united four colonies into a single country. The coin features an image of King George V, who was the reigning monarch at the time, and was minted in bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time. Despite its seemingly ordinary design, the coin is a fascinating piece of history that reflects the complex political and economic changes that were taking place in South Africa during the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 285168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 385669 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 1092574 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Penny) 1926-1930 coin.
