United Kingdom 1 Penny - George I, 1716 – 1727

incl. Maundy

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1716 – 1727
Ruler George I (Georg I) (1698–1727)
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 1716 to 1727. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.5 g.

Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed bust of King George I right, legend around. (George 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 Comment Frequency
1727  — 17%
1726  — 6%
1725  — 28%
1723  — 17%
1720  — 22%
1718  — 33%
1716  — 22%

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