1 Penny - George VI without 'IND:IMP'
| Bronze | 9.45 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1950
Engraver: Charles Walter Coombes
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains)The 1950 and 1951 circulation pennies were produced only for the colonies as none were needed in Britain. During 1956, the entire 1950 mintage (still held in stock in Britain) and three-quarters of the 1951 production were sent to Bermuda.
Interesting fact
The 1949-1952 George VI penny is notable for being the first coin to feature the image of King George VI without the legend 'IND:IMP' (short for "Industriae Imperator" or "Emperor of Industry") on the reverse side. This change in design was made to reflect the shift in the King's role from a symbol of imperial power to a symbol of national leadership and reconstruction after World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 14324400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 17500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (without 'IND:IMP') 1949-1952 coin.
