Summary
Bronze coin; Denomination: Penny
Royal Mint, London
George VI (1936-1952)
Struck to commemorate the coronation on 12 May 1937.
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; below neck in small letters, HP (T. Humphrey Paget); around, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and flowing robes; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag, behind her a lighthouse; around, ONE PENNY; in exergue, 1937
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1937 AD
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Issued By
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.38 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 2401B Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 4114 Pages
