1949 English Penny
Item Number: 162
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
The King George VI era United
Kingdom penny obverse features the
bare head of George VI 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 fields,
and date below. A lighthouse is in the
background to the left of Britannia.
George VI became King after his brother,
King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936.
George VI's reign oversaw the continued dismantling of the British Empire and it's transformation in to the Commonwealth.
1 penny = 1/12 of a shilling
= 1/240 of a pound
The first King George VI UK penny
was minted in 1937, and the last in 1951
Special Instructions
coin shown is exact coin up for auction--shipping charges apply if not a local pick up.
Donated by Jim Rogers--Rotarian & Owner of Gold N Carats
(972) 910-0300
MacArthur Park, 7601 N MacArthur Blvd #130, Irving, TX 75063
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