The 1938 Penny - George VIBronze George VI penny, dated 1938. First Issue. SCBC: 4114. Diameter 31mm, weighs 9.40g. The design was used 1937-1948.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King George VI by Humphrey Paget. Legend is "GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP" (George VI, By the Grace of God King of all Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).
Edge is plain.
The Reverse, by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows the seated figure of Britannia, with a trident in her left hand and holding a shield at her side with her right hand. She sits on a rock with the sea and a lighthouse in the background. Legend is simply "ONE PENNY" plus date in exergue.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1938
Monarch/Ruler: George VI (1936-1952)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1937 TO 1951 GEORGE VI PENNY / PENNIES CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE £ 1.49 |
 | George VI Great Britain 1938 Half-Penny Coin BN, Uncertified, Ungraded £ 5.45 |
 | George VI Great Britain 1939 Half-Penny Coin BN, Era 1938, Ungraded £ 5.45 |
 | PENNY GEORGE VI COIN CHOICE OF YEAR 1937 TO 1951 £ 1.59 |
 | 1938 George VI One Penny Coin, Very Nice Grade £ 8.50 |
 | 1937 TO 1952 GEORGE VI HALF PENNY / HALF PENNIES CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE £ 1.49 |
 | 1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50C Proof PF62 NGC VaultBox £ 430.48 |
 | 1938 ONE PENNY COIN - BRONZE - GEORGE VI £ 1,026.70 |
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