Summary
Proof 1 Penny, Issued by South Africa, 1923
Minted by Pretoria Mint
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR; on bust truncation, the artist's initials, BM
Reverse Description
At centre a ship under sail to right; around above, SOUTH AFRICA 1923 ZUID AFRIKA; below, 1 PENNY 1
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1923 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.422 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#14.1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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