1 Penny - Edward VII

Features

Country	United Kingdom
King	Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1902-1910
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# 794, 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# 3990/A 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 Edward VII right, legend around.

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

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
1902

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).

1902 reverse die varieties:

Pennies struck early in 1902 used the same reverse as the veiled head Victoria issue.
This die was slightly changed during 1902, resulting in the low tide and normal tide varieties.

KM#794.1, Sp#3990A (1902 only) Low Tide, sea roughly level with hemline, 2 has wavy base line;
KM#794.2, Sp#3990 (1902-1910) Normal Tide, sea roughly level with where legs cross;

The 1902 Low Tide is shown on the left:

1903 reverse die varieties:

1905 reverse die varieties:

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	Frequency
1902			2.06	3.64	3.64			10%	KM# 794.1; low tide; mintage incl. below
1902	26,976,700	1.07	1.28	1.24	2.43	6.64	18.99	27%	KM# 794.2; normal tide
1903	21,415,200	0.68	0.68	0.97	1.71	1.21		28%	KM# 794.2; varieties exist - see comments
1904	12,913,100	0.97	1.51	1.35	2.43	1.34		21%	KM# 794.2
1905	17,783,800	0.89	0.80	1.12	1.21			25%	KM# 794.2; varieties exist - see comments
1906	37,989,500	0.28	0.67	1.28	1.36	6.64		38%	KM# 794.2
1907	47,322,200	0.30	0.75	1.37	1.82	6.07		42%	KM# 794.2
1908	31,506,000	0.21	0.86	1.21	1.21	7.81		34%	KM# 794.2
1908	3							0.6%	KM# 794.2; Matte Proof
1909	19,617,000	0.18	0.74	1.35	1.38	1.82		26%	KM# 794.2
1910	29,549,100	0.55	0.72	1.08	1.93	6.64		34%	KM# 794.2

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