1 Cent - George VI small type

発行体 Malaya
年号 1943-1945
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Cent (0.01)
通貨 Dollar (1939-1953)
材質 Bronze
重量 4.21 g
直径
厚さ 1.64 mm
形状 Square with rounded corners
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師 Percy Metcalfe
流通終了年
参考文献 KM#6, Schön#35a
表面の説明 Crowned bust facing left
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM
裏面の説明 Value within beaded circle
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY MALAYA 1 CENT 1945
Smooth
鋳造所
鋳造数 1943 - - 50 000 000
1943 - Proof -
1945 - - 40 033 000
1945 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 2362226540
追加情報

Historical Context: The 1 Cent Malaya coin, dated 1943-1945, is a significant issue from King George VI's reign. Minted by British authorities at the Royal Mint, these bronze pieces were produced during Malaya's Japanese occupation (1942-1945). Not for wartime circulation, their creation anticipated post-war liberation and the re-establishment of British authority. This symbolized Britain's commitment to reclaiming its territories. The 1 Cent denomination remained crucial for local commerce, reflecting administrative continuity despite the conflict and serving as a tangible assertion of future British control.

Artistry: The obverse features Thomas Humphrey Paget's bare head portrait of King

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