1 Penny - George V modified effigy

€7,242.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1926-1927
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.45 g
Dimensions30.8 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
In circulation to31 August 1971
Reference(s) KM#826, Sp#4054
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.  Note: Modified Effigy (see below)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP: BM
(Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionSeated 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringONE PENNY 1927
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1926  - mintage incl. KM#810, Sp#4051 - 4 498 500
1926  - Proof; reported not confirmed -
1927  - - 60 989 500
1927  - Proof -
Catalog ID3661979110
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