United Kingdom
penny
KGV 1922
reverse of 1927
What is a 1922 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1922 (R27) penny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£575 | £1.5k | £3.3k |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Close-up images
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The obverse features the bare head of
King George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
FID:DEF:IND:IMP:'
images courtesy of anonymous contributor.
Notes:
'1927 reverse' has longer rim denticals and lower
relief than standard issue. Britannia's thumb also
extends less down shield, as per later years.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.4 grams |
Diameter | 30.8 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 16,346,710 (inc
varieties) |
Scarcity | R1927: rare variant |
Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1922 United Kingdom
penny specifications
1927 reverse
1922 United Kingdom
penny design
1927 reverse
The 1922 United Kingdom penny reverse
shows Britannia seated facing right,
wearing a helmet, and holding a trident.
Her other hand rests on a shield bearing
combined heraldic crosses of UK members.
'ONE' and 'PENNY' are in the fields,
and the date is in the exergue below.
primary varieties: '1922', and 'reverse of 1927'
The retail value of a 1922
'reverse of 1927' UK penny
can range from £575 to
over £3,300, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |