1 Penny - George V (Trial Strike) 1929 front 1 Penny - George V (Trial Strike) 1929 back
1 Penny - George V (Trial Strike) 1929 photo

1 Penny - George V Trial Strike

1929 year
Nickel - 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
King
George V (1915-1936)
Type
Pattern
Year
1929
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1915-1966)
Composition
Nickel
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34084
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pattern around hole with lettering around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
·ONE·1929·PENNY·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - George V (Trial Strike) 1929 from New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) made of Nickel is that it is considered a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Its rarity is due to the fact that it was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of trial strikes were produced, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1929  20 - - - - - -

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