1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head) 1937 front 1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head) 1937 back
1 Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head) 1937 photo
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1 Penny - George VI With "King and Emperor"; Small Head

1937 year
Nickel brass 7.5 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1937
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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3601
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
ONE PENNY
1937
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI

Translation: Both Indies serving one.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1937 Jamaican 1 Penny coin with George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Jamaica. The coin was minted in 1937, just a few years before Jamaica gained its independence from Great Britain in 1947. This coin is a symbol of the island nation's transition from a British colony to an independent nation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1937  1200000 - - - - - -

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