1 Penny - George V

Features

Country	United Kingdom
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1911-1926
Value	1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	9.45 g
Diameter	30.8 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	08-31-1971
References	KM# 810, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Sp# 4051-3 Emma Howard (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Pre-Decimal Issues (55^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667536. Geoff Kitchen (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Decimal Issues (6^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667215.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George V facing left, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
B.M.

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

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.

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1922

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Plain

Comments

The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).

1911 varieties: Two obverse varieties exist for the 1911 dated issues. We are indebted to Declan Magee Coins and Numista member Sjoelund for the image below indicating the differences.

Mintmark varieties 1912, 1918, 1919: There are mintmarks on some coins (1912H 1918H 1918KN 1919H 1919KN) to left of date.

"H" mintmark struck at Ralph Heaton & Sons, Birmingham - Sp#4052
"KN" mintmark struck at Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham - Sp#4053
All other issues struck at Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London - Sp#4051

1913 varieties: Obverse and reverse varieties exist for the 1913 dated issues. We are indebted to Declan Magee Coins and Numista member Sjoelund for the image below indicating the differences.

1922 variety: In 1922 a rare variety is 'Reverse of 1927' which has three noticeable features where (1927 type on right of image) the teeth on reverse are longer, the thumb on the shield is shorter, and the shield is further away from the edge so creating a longer horizon.

1926 varieties Two obverse varieties exist for the 1926 dated issues. We are indebted to Declan Magee Coins and Numista member Sjoelund for the image below indicating the differences.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	Frequency
1911	23,079,100	0.13	0.55	1.05	1.76	4.71	18%	Sp#4051 (obverse varieties exist)
1912	48,306,000	0.11	0.29	0.88	1.54	2.35	27%	Sp#4051
1912 H	16,800,000	0.33	0.76	0.75	0.94	26.04	12%	Sp#4052
1913	65,497,800	0.87	0.56	0.82	1.18	7.05	30%	Sp#4051 (obverse and reverse varieties exist)
1914	50,820,900	0.73	0.49	1.06	1.18	2.42	25%	Sp#4051
1915	47,310,800	0.13	0.35	0.82	1.47	1.76	25%	Sp#4051
1916	86,411,100	0.35	0.59	1.00	1.16	1.18	32%	Sp#4051
1917	107,905,400	0.35	0.54	0.94	1.18	7.78	35%	Sp#4051
1918	84,227,300	0.52	0.54	0.74	1.46	1.52	32%	Sp#4051
1918 H	2,573,000	1.76	2.01	3.93	4.71		5%	Sp#4052
1918 KN	1,087,800		4.84	7.58	9.21		4%	Sp#4053
1919	113,761,000	0.35	0.53	0.79	1.18	9.15	36%	Sp#4051
1919 H	4,526,000	1.49	2.41	3.41	2.29		6%	Sp#4052
1919 KN	683,600			6.82			2%	Sp#4053
1920	124,693,400	0.26	0.27	0.94	1.01	1.46	38%	Sp#4051
1921	129,717,600	0.33	0.53	0.71	0.75	5.88	39%	Sp#4051
1922							1.3%	Reverse of 1927
1922	2						0.11%	Reverse of 1927; Specimen
1922	16,346,700	0.86	0.82	1.06	1.31	1.76	12%	Sp#4051
1926	4,498,500		0.13	2.47	2.91		7%	Sp#4051; mintage incl. KM#826, Sp#4054
1926							0.5%	Sp#4051; Proof

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