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Name or Denominations
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
George V ( 1910-1936 )
Year of Minting
1926-1927
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
9.45 g
Diameter
30.8 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Material
Bronze
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around. Note: Modified Effigy (see comments)
Back design
Seated 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.
Year of Minting
1926-1927
King
George V ( 1910-1936 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP: BM Reverse: ONE PENNY 1927
Context
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains). Modified Effigy (1926-7): colon closer to 'BRITT' than 'OMN' such as 'BRITT: OMN', engraver's initials to the right of neck truncation without stops such as 'BM'.
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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