1 Penny - George V 1 Penny 1

€70,365.00
IssuerSouth Africa
Year1923-1924
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound (1825-1961)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.45 g
Dimensions31.0 mm
Thickness2.04 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to31 March 1961
Reference(s) KM#14.1, Hern#S82-84
Obverse descriptionKing George V crowned bust left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR B.M.
(Translation: George V King Emperor)
Reverse descriptionA ship, `Dromedaris`, sailing to right, legend in English and Afrikaans either side, with date above and denomination below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOUTH·AFRICA · 1923 · ZUID·AFRIKA KG * 1 · PENNY · 1 *
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1923  - Hern#S82/3 - 91 027
1923  - Hern#S82/3; Proof - 1 402
1924  - Hern#S84 - 134 487
Catalog ID2856992740
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