1917 Proof King George V Penny
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The 1917 Proof King George V Penny coin, engraved by Edgar Bertram MacKennal, and made of bronze. Weighing 9.45 grams, with a diameter of 30.8 mm, and a thickness of 1.6 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is uncrowned portrait of king george v facing left, legend around. It reads “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP: B.M.”. The reverse is seated figure of britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue. It reads “ONE PENNY 1922”.
Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze
- Weight
- 9.45 g
- Diameter
- 30.8 mm
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Edgar Bertram MacKennal
- Currency
- Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1917 Proof King George V Penny made of?
- The 1917 Proof King George V Penny is made of bronze, weighs 9.45 grams, measures 30.8 mm in diameter.
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