United Kingdom 1 Penny - George V, 1926 – 1927

modified effigy

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1926 – 1927
Ruler George V (1910–1936)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.45
Diameter (mm) 30.8
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized 31 August 1971

Description

1 Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1926 to 1927. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30.8 mm and weighs 9.45 g.

Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around. Note: Modified Effigy (see below) (George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1927  61M € 0,58 € 0,59 € 0,76 € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,40 € 31,00 97%
1927  — — — — — — — — Proof 0.8%
1926  4.5M — € 2,70 € 2,70 € 2,70 € 8,10 — — mintage incl. KM#810, Sp#4051 7%
1926  — — — — — — — — Proof; reported not confirmed 0.3%

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