UK 1913 Penny

Material: Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Obverse: This historic bronze coin showcases the left-facing un-crowned portrait profile of King George V, rendered by acclaimed Australian sculptor Bertram Mackennal. A raised, beaded border frames the perimeter, encasing a prominent Latin legal inscription that encircles the royal silhouette. The abbreviated circumscription text reads "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:", showcasing the global reach of the early twentieth-century empire. The well-circulated metallic surface has developed a deep, warm copper-brown patina, retaining clear facial features, mustache detail, and crisp typography throughout the design.
Reverse: Britannia seated right holding trident and shield, date below
Mint: London (no mint mark)
Circa: 1913
Condition: Fine to Very Fine
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