1922 penny value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
penny
George V
1922
What is a 1922 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1922 penny from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.65 | £1.50 | £3.50 | £25 | £65 | £95+ |
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.
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'
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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:
Standard issue has shorter rim denticals and higher
relief than '1927 reverse'. Britannia's thumb also
extends further down shield, as per previous 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 | less common for period |
| Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1922 United Kingdom
penny specifications
standard reverse
1922 United Kingdom
penny design
standard reverse
The retail value of a
1922 British penny can
range from £0.65 to over
£95, 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 |