The 1912 H Penny - George VThe 1912H Penny, minted by Heaton & Sons in Birmingham. It is the same design as other 1912 pennies with the exception of the 'H' mint mark. Diameter 30.86mm. SCBC: 4052. Bronze.
Although the Royal Mint had a pre-WWI capacity to mint 150 million coins per year, it still needed to contract private mints to help in production. They used two mints in Birmingham, the larger was Heatons Birmingham Mint (in 1912, 1918 and 1919) and the other was the Kings Norton Metal Co. (in 1918 and 1919). They used mint marks of 'H' and 'KN' respectively.
The Reverse of the Heaton Penny, by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows Britannia seated, with Trident and shield. Date in exergue and has the mint mark 'H' on the left.
The edge is plain.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King George V by Australian sculptor Bertram MacKennal.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1912. See Coins and Events of 1912
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
and see which Penny coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1912 H Heaton Mint Great Britain George V Penny Coin Uncertified Ref 1P2 £ 4.91 |
 | 1912 H Heaton Mint Great Britain George V Penny Coin uncertified Ref 1P3 £ 4.91 |
 | 1912 H Heaton Mint Great Britain George V Penny Coin uncertified ref 1P1 £ 4.91 |
 | 1911 TO 1936 GEORGE V PENNY / PENNIES CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE £ 1.49 |
 | 1912 H Heaton Mint George V Bronze One Penny - Rare Variety Pre-Decimal Coin £ 7.59 |
 | PENNY GEORGE V COIN CHOICE OF YEAR 1911 TO 1936 £ 1.59 |
 | 1912H, 1918H, 1918KN And 1919H George V 1 One Penny Coins, Nice Job Lot £ 12.00 |
 | 1912-H King George V One Penny Coin Unc - Scarce Date - Great Britain £ 179.95 |
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