1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) 1938-1947 front 1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) 1938-1947 back
1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) 1938-1947 photo
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1 Penny - George VI With "King and Emperor"; Large Head

 
Nickel brass 7.5 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1938-1947
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1822-1969)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#3602
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
ONE PENNY
1942
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI

Translation: Both Indies serving one.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) 1938-1947 from Jamaica is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was introduced in 1938, just a year before Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom, and it remained in circulation until 1947, when the country became a dominion within the British Commonwealth. This coin is a tangible reminder of Jamaica's transition from a British colony to an independent nation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1938  1200000 - - - - - -
1940  1200000 - - - - - -
1942  1200000 - - - - - -
1945  1200000 - - - - - -
1947  480000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) 1938-1947 coin.