UK 1922 Penny

Material: Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Mint / Mintmark: Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
Obverse: Bare head of King George V facing left, legend GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
Reverse: Seated Britannia holding trident and shield, ONE PENNY above, date 1922 below
Circa: 1911–1926 (George V penny series)
Condition: Fine to Very Fine – moderate even wear, slight verdigris around the obverse rim but good portrait and lettering detail
Notes:
1922 pennies were produced in large numbers but are admired for their classic balance and clean dies; many later issues show softness in Britannia’s detail. Bronze coins of this period often exhibit natural toning and light green copper carbonate as seen here.