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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 | Penny 1912H 1918H 1918KN 1919H 1919KN George V Choose Your Date £ 1.49 |
 | 1912H George V One Penny Coin Heaton Mint British Bronze Penny UK £ 12.94 |
 | 1912H George V Penny = in excellent condition- still with some lustre. £ 6.00 |
 | 1911 TO 1936 GEORGE V PENNY / PENNIES CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE £ 1.49 |
 | 1912 H, 1918 H, 1918 KN + 1919 H, 4 PENNY COINS. HEATON & KINGS NORTON. JOB LOT. £ 12.00 |
 | 1912H George V One Penny Coin -Heaton Mint Bronze £ 1.99 |
 | George V One Penny 1912 H Better Grade Semi Key Date (myrefn18135B) £ 99.99 |
 | George V One Penny 1912 H Better Grade Semi Key Date (myrefn858B) £ 149.99 |
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