United Kingdom — George V — Bronze Penny
Also known as: Penny, One Penny
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1911–1936
Issuing entity
United KingdomMaker / issuer
Royal Mint
Bronze penny of the George V series, continuing the Britannia reverse used on British bronze since 1860.
Historical context
Struck through a period covering the First World War, post-war metal shortages and the 1920s recoinage debates. Several years were struck at branch and contract mints in addition to the Royal Mint.
Physical characteristics
- Edge
- Plain
- Shape
- Round
- Diameter
- 30.8 mm
- Material
- Bronze
- Nominal weight
- 9.4 g
Technical characteristics
- Manufacture
- Machine struck
Design
- Obverse
- Bare head of George V facing left, legend naming the king
- Reverse
- Britannia seated right with shield and trident
- Designer (obverse)
- Bertram Mackennal
Identification
- Key diagnostics
- Check for mint marks beside the date; several years were struck outside the Royal Mint
- Common confusions
- Later George VI pennies share the Britannia reverse but differ in portrait and legend
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Varieties
Branch and contract mint issues
Certain years carry a mint mark; specific years and marks pending verification against a print catalogue.
Research required
- Catalogue numbers (Spink, Krause) not yet transcribed from a verified print edition.
- Year-by-year mintage table not yet sourced.