United Kingdom 1 Penny - George VI, 1937 – 1946
1st Maundy issue
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1937 – 1946
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
0.47
Diameter (mm)
11.15
Description
1 Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1937 to 1946. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 11.15 mm and weighs 0.47 g.
- Obverse
- Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around. Note: with title 'IND:IMP' (George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
- Reverse
- Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 1.5K | — | Prooflike | 3% | |
| 1945 | 1.4K | — | Prooflike | 8% | |
| 1944 | 1.3K | — | Prooflike | 3% | |
| 1943 | 1.3K | — | Prooflike | 13% | |
| 1942 | 1.2K | — | Prooflike | 3% | |
| 1941 | 1.3K | — | Prooflike | 5% | |
| 1940 | 1.4K | — | Prooflike | 3% | |
| 1939 | 1.3K | — | Prooflike | 11% | |
| 1938 | 1.3K | — | Prooflike | 3% | |
| 1937 | 26K | € 30,00 | Proof | 42% | |
| 1937 | 1.3K | — | Prooflike | 24% |
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