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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 | 1938 One Penny Coin King George VI VGC good condition £ 4.85 |
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 | PENNY GEORGE VI COIN CHOICE OF YEAR 1937 TO 1951 £ 1.59 |
 | 1937 to 1949 George VI Bronze Penny Your Choice of Date / Year £ 1.75 |
 | 1938 Great Britain Penny Coin George VI (1936-1952) BN Uncertified £ 1.17 |
 | 1938 George VI ONE PENNY, Bare Head Bronze Coin - UNC £ 12.00 |
 | 1938 ONE PENNY COIN - BRONZE - GEORGE VI £ 1,026.70 |
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