United Kingdom Penny 1938

King George VI / Britannia reverse



Grade (our assessment): VG-10 to F-12

Slabbed: No (raw coin, housed in cardboard 2x2 holder)



Metal: Bronze (97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)

Weight: 9.45g

Diameter: 30.8mm

Mintage: Approximately 121,560,000 (Royal Mint, London)



Obverse: Bare (uncrowned) head of King George VI facing left. Legend: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP (George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).

Reverse: Seated Britannia with trident and shield. "ONE PENNY" either side. Date below.



Surface: Dark brown, even patina consistent with natural aging on circulated bronze

Cleaning: No evidence of artificial cleaning; toning appears natural

Condition notes: Reverse only photographed. Significant wear on high points of Britannia figure including gown folds, helmet, and shield. Legends legible but soft. Rims intact with moderate wear. No major damage or corrosion visible.



The 1938 penny was the first year of George VI coinage following his accession in 1936. High mintage - this is a common date with appeal to collectors building a George VI type set.

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