1 Penny - George VI With 'King and Emperor', Small Head

€2.00
IssuerJamaica
Year1937
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#29, Pr#43
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 1937 INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
(Translation: Both Indies serving one.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1937  - - 1 200 000
1937  - Proof -
Catalog ID8100465010
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