United Kingdom 1 Penny - George II, 1729 – 1760
incl. Maundy
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1729 – 1760
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
0.5
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1729 to 1760. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.5 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate and cuirassed bust of King George II left, legend around. (George the Second by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Large central denomination below crown dividing date, legend around. (King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1760 | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1759 | — | — | 12% | ||
| 1758 | — | — | 10% | ||
| 1757 | — | — | 10% | ||
| 1756 | — | — | 2% | ||
| 1755 | — | — | 6% | ||
| 1754 | — | — | 10% | ||
| 1753 | — | — | 6% | ||
| 1752 | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1750 | — | — | 16% | ||
| 1746 | — | € 260,00 | 16% | ||
| 1743 | — | — | 14% | ||
| 1740 | — | — | overdate variety exists | 16% | |
| 1739 | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1737 | — | — | 4% | ||
| 1735 | — | — | 4% | ||
| 1732 | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1731 | — | — | 6% | ||
| 1729 | — | — | 10% |
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