1 Penny - George VI With `King and Emperor`, Large Head

€3,602.00
IssuerJamaica
Year1938-1947
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (1822-1969)
CompositionNickel brass
Weight7.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#32
Obverse descriptionCrowned head of King George VI facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA PM
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Jamaica.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringJAMAICA ONE PENNY 1942 INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
(Translation: Both Indies serving one.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1938  - - 1 200 000
1938  - Proof -
1940  - - 1 200 000
1940  - Proof -
1942  - - 1 200 000
1942  - Proof -
1945  - - 1 200 000
1945  - Proof -
1947  - - 480 000
1947  - Proof -
Catalog ID7065013350
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