1 Penny George V 1 Penny 1

1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1) - obverse1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1) - reverse

© David Mikeladze

Features

Issuer South Africa
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1923-1924
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.45 g
Diameter 31.0 mm
Thickness 2.04 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 March 1961
Number
N#
70365
References KM# 14.1,
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.
Hern# S82-84
Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th edition). Gary Levitan, Ferndale, South Africa.

Obverse

King George V crowned bust left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Translation: George V King Emperor

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

A ship, 'Dromedaris', sailing to right, legend in English and Afrikaans either side, with date above and denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA · 1923 · ZUID·AFRIKA
KG
* 1 · PENNY · 1 *

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1) -  obverse

© David Mikeladze

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992)

Comments

The Dromedaris is one of the three vessels which brought Jan van Riebeeck and his small group of settlers to South Africa from Holland in 1652 in order to establish a refreshment station on behalf of the Dutch East India Company

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1923  Photo 91 027 $ 3.20 $ 11 $ 140 67% Hern#S82/3
1923  Photo 1 402 $ 300 3% Hern#S82/3; Proof
1924  134 487 $ 28 54% Hern#S84

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348
Lot 25220
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
(NGC MS65 Red and Brown)
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232223
Lot 62663
Internet Archive
2 Jun 2022 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
(NGC MS66 Brown)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232204
Lot 64658
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2022 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203
Lot 63654
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2022 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232202
Lot 62582
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2022 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232201
Lot 61580
Internet Archive
30 Dec 2021 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32819
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232117
Lot 65580
Internet Archive
28 Apr 2021 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232037
Lot 62420
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2020 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny George V (1 Penny 1)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232036
Lot 61397
Internet Archive
2 Sep 2020 1923 – Hern#S82/3 UNC
The lot includes several items.
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