What is a King George V penny from the UK worth?

Values, images, and specifications for King George V era penny coins from

the United Kingdom, including Britain, England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.

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UK penny

George V

1911 to 1936

King George V penny values - United Kingdom

George V became King after the death

of his father, King Edward VII, in 1910.

By 1922 Ireland had divided. The UK became

'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and

Northern Ireland'. UK currency continued to be

used as the official legal tender of the newly

independent 'Irish Free State' until 1928.

1 penny = 1/12 of a shilling

= 1/240 of a pound

The first King George V era UK penny

was minted in 1911, and the last in 1936.

Dates not minted: 1923 - 1925

The King George V era United

Kingdom penny obverse features

the bare head of George V facing left.

The reverse shows Britannia seated

facing right, wearing a helmet,

holding a trident, hand resting on a

shield, with the words 'ONE PENNY'

in the side fields, and date below.

Further detail

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