1 Penny - George VI with 'IND:IMP'

1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP') - obverse1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP') - reverse

© gdch6ng

Features

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Issuing entity The Royal Mint
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1937-1948
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.45 g
Diameter 30.8 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 August 1971
Number N# 669
References KM# 845,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 4114
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Note: with title 'IND:IMP'

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP

Unabridged legend: Georgius VI Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget Read more on Wikipedia

Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE was an English medal and coin designer and modeller. Paget's designs are indicated by the initials 'HP'. Paget was first approached by the Royal Mint in 1936 after the accession of King Edward VIII. Paget's recommendation had come via his earlier design for the obverse of a medal featuring the then-Prince of Wales.

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1948

Engraver: Charles Walter Coombes

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

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

1937 obverse and reverse die varieties:
Obv 1 P of IMP at a tooth, I of IMP to the left of a tooth, : before IMP nearly at a tooth, dot after IMP is small;
Obv 2 P of IMP to the right of a tooth, I of IMP to the right of a tooth, : before IMP between teeth, dot after IMP is larger;
Rev A Right leg of 2nd N in PENNY at a tooth, sea level on right at a tooth, longer teeth;
Rev B Right leg of both Ns in PENNY between teeth, sea level on right slightly above a tooth, shorter teeth;

1940 reverse die varieties:
Rev B Single exergue line (11.6%)
Rev C Double exergue line (88.4%)

1944 reverse die varieties:
Note the differing positions of the last 4 in the date, relative to the wave above.

1946 reverse die varieties:
Although not a genuine variety by any definition, the 'dot' penny die flaw has crept into most reference books;

Not a published variety but straight and wavy exergue line varieties observed by Numista member ALLRED1950;


Images above are reproduced with kind permission of
Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins

See also

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1937  4 0.6% Matte Proof
1937  88 896 000 $ 0.29 $ 0.29 $ 0.47 $ 0.81 $ 1.10 $ 2.00 $ 4.80 41% obv & rev varieties exist
1937  26 400 $ 17 0.6% Proof
1938  121 560 000 $ 0.35 $ 0.36 $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 0.92 $ 2.50 $ 4.90 45%
1938  0.3% Proof
1939  55 560 000 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.41 $ 0.54 $ 1.20 $ 1.90 $ 2.20 31%
1939  0.2% Proof
1940  0.4% Proof
1940  42 284 400 $ 0.39 $ 0.43 $ 0.44 $ 0.87 $ 1.80 $ 1.80 $ 15 29% rev varieties exist
1944  0.4% Proof
1944  42 600 000 $ 0.37 $ 0.37 $ 0.72 $ 0.72 $ 0.74 $ 2.80 26% rev varieties exist
1945  79 531 200 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.60 $ 0.62 $ 1.10 $ 2.20 $ 6.90 35%
1945  0.3% Proof
1946  0.5% Proof
1946  66 355 600 $ 0.23 $ 0.23 $ 0.36 $ 0.73 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 32% rev varieties exist
1947  52 220 400 $ 0.32 $ 0.33 $ 0.33 $ 0.54 $ 1.10 $ 3.90 $ 3.90 28%
1947  0.2% Proof
1948  63 961 200 $ 0.10 $ 0.40 $ 0.40 $ 0.54 $ 0.99 $ 4.40 $ 7.40 32%
1948  0.5% Proof

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: mr pimpin 2 us, rytas56, monet, chtipat, Bertrand10, Boubymomo, kuba997, pero01, Isosto, Jérôme Thilly, Boboge, W.Z., l-ajaiste-21, JosPoels, Gavin33, pictavien, Arvpoc, Emilie80, Ericopter, greg_ya, flomaster71, gonparper, jay2001, Alf48, Nathaniel, franc sanchis, akadotour, LeModi, Will1980, sfinx, zenapt, peps 1968, landycollector, dgö15, Rickh33, BluHawk, seenavincent, csmpsn, nadal, Henry2407, coqueariza, tudelev, bencednv, PLH28, Iskender, RobertL, neyogev, kommodore, FrazTy, pelipou, ROLA

Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×153)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×369)
Country: Lithuania
Languages : English Lithuanian
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×522)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×175)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×22)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×2223)
Country: France
Languages : French English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×178)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages : English Polish
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×38)
Country: Slovenia
Languages : English Croatian Serbian Slovenian
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×16)
Country: Spain
Languages : English Spanish French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×88)
Country: France
Languages : French English Spanish Portuguese
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×46)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×21)
Country: Netherlands
Languages : English Dutch
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×70)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×165)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages : English German French Dutch
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×3)
Country: United States
Languages : English Dutch
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×82)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×166)
Country: Lithuania
Languages : English Lithuanian Russian
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×76)
Country: Norway
Languages : English Norwegian Swedish
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×68)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×199)
Country: Israel
Languages : English Hebrew Russian
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×52)
Country: Cyprus
Languages : English Greek
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×258)
Country: Spain
Languages : English Spanish French Italian Portuguese
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×22)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages : English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×346)
Country: Slovakia
Languages : English Czech Slovak
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×16)
Country: Australia
Languages : English Dutch Spanish
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×34)
Country: Spain
Languages : Spanish English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×387)
Country: Latvia
Languages : English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×31)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×36)
Country: United States
Languages : English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×14)
Country: Slovakia
Languages : English Czech Russian Slovak
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×76)
Country: France
Languages : French English Spanish Dutch Portuguese
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×34)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×337)
Country: Germany
Languages : English German
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×258)
Country: Germany
Languages : English German
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×20)
Country: South Africa
Languages : English Afrikaans
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×21)
Country: United Kingdom
Languages : English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×66)
Country: India
Languages : English Hindi
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×9)
Country: United States
Languages : English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×90)
Country: France
Languages : French English Persian
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×120)
Country: Spain
Languages : Spanish French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×157)
Country: Colombia
Languages : Spanish English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×85)
Country: Spain
Languages : English Spanish French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×64)
Country: Slovakia
Languages : English German Hungarian Slovak
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×212)
Country: France
Languages : French
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×39)
Country: France
Languages : French English Spanish Romanian
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×98)
Country: Canada
Languages : French English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×92)
Country: Israel
Languages : English Persian Hebrew
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×294)
Country: Romania
Languages : English Romanian
Feedback: none
Country: United Kingdom
Languages : English
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×530)
Country: France
Languages : French English Spanish
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×321)
Country: Portugal
Languages : English Portuguese

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 3 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 346
Internet Archive
Apr 5, 2023 1937 – obv & rev varieties exist UNC USD 48.56
(EUR 45.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1363
Internet Archive
Jul 26, 2022 1937 – obv & rev varieties exist AU USD 11.87
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 2884
Internet Archive
Aug 30, 2023 1940 – rev varieties exist AU USD 5.40
(EUR 5.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1401
Internet Archive
Jul 26, 2022 1940 – rev varieties exist AU Unsold
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251
Lot 64567
Internet Archive
Dec 15, 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR66 Brown)
USD 53.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232133
Lot 63457
Internet Archive
Aug 18, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65 Red and Brown)
USD 39.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232124
Lot 63503
Internet Archive
Jun 16, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR64 Red and Brown)
USD 84.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232123
Lot 62524
Internet Archive
Jun 9, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65 Red and Brown)
USD 79.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122
Lot 61465
Internet Archive
Jun 2, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR66 Red)
USD 132.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny - George VI (with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232121
Lot 64429
Internet Archive
May 26, 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65 Red and Brown)
USD 94.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
See more past sales

Contribute to the catalog

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Delete a past auction sale
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)