What is a 1930 Australian penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1930 penny from Australia.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$19k | $25k | $50k |
$140k |
$210k |
$320k+ |
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
George V
1930
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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 N. Hoy.
Notes:
Frequently targeted by counterfeiters.
Many fakes around.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.45 grams |
Diameter | 30.8 mm |
Composition | bronze |
Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
Mintage | approx. 1,200 |
Scarcity | very rare |
Obverse | Sir E.B. Mackennal |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |
1930 Australian
penny specifications
1930 Australian
penny design
The retail value of a 1930 Australian penny can range
from $19,000 to over
$320,000, depending on
grade, condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
The 1930 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.
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |