Material: Bronze (97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Mint / Mintmark: Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
Obverse: This British one-penny coin displays the bare, left-facing portrait of King George VI across its obverse face. Struck in a heavy bronze alloy, the coin features the classic un-crowned royal bust surrounded by the raised Latin legend reading "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP." This formal inscription translates to George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. A high-relief denticle border frames the perimeter, providing structural strength to protect the edge from excessive handling wear.
Reverse: Seated Britannia with trident and shield, ONE PENNY above, date 1939 below
Circa: 1937 – 1940 early George VI bronze series
Condition: Very Fine
Notes:
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Treasure detail
UK 1939 Penny
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