What is a 1919 Australian penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1919 'double dot' penny from Australia.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$65 | $165 | $525 |
$1.9k |
$3.8k |
$6.4k+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
penny
KGV 1919
double dot
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The obverse features the robed and crowned
bust of King George V facing left, with the
surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS V
D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:'.
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
First penny minted in Australia.
Dot above top scroll and dot below bottom scroll.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.45 grams |
Diameter | 30.8 mm |
Composition | bronze |
Minted | Melbourne & Sydney,
Australia |
Mintage | approx. 5,810,000 (all
variants) |
Scarcity | considered scarce |
Obverse | Sir E.B. Mackennal |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |
1919 Australian
penny specifications
double dot
1919 Australian
penny design
double dot
The 1919 Australian penny reverse
shows an inner beaded circle with
'ONE PENNY' between two scrolls.
The surrounding legend reads:
'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA',
with the date below.
primary varieties: 'no dots', 'dot below scroll',
and 'double dot'
The retail value of a 1919
'double dot' Australian penny
can range from $65 to over
$6,400, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |