Century Treasures
UK 1935 Penny
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UK 1935 Penny

Under Review

Material: Bronze (Approx. 95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Mint / Mintmark: Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
Obverse: Bare head of King George V facing left, legend reads “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP.”; designer’s initials B.M. (Bertram Mackennal) below neck.
Reverse: Seated Britannia facing right, holding trident and shield with Union Jack, denomination ONE PENNY and date 1935 below.
Circa: 1935 (Reign of George V, 1910–1936)
Condition: Good–Fine; general wear and corrosion on both sides, moderate verdigris patch on obverse, toning consistent with age.
Notes:

Second 1935 example; exhibits natural oxidation and patina typical of storage in less-controlled environments. Useful comparative specimen showing copper leaching and environmental toning effects on late George V bronze issues.