Vintage British King George V Large One Penny Old 1p Coin Set 8 Coins 1914 - 1936

The British penny (1⁄240 of a pound sterling), a large, pre-decimal coin which continued the series of pennies which began in about the year 700, was struck intermittently during the 20th century until its withdrawal from circulation after 1970. From 1901 to 1970, the obverse ("heads" side) of the bronze coin depicted the monarch who was reigning at the start of the year. The reverse, which featured an image of Britannia seated with shield, trident, and helm, was created by Leonard Charles Wyon based on an earlier design by his father, William Wyon.

An obverse version of the penny designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal and depicting George V went into circulation in 1911, and it remained in circulation with some modifications until the year of the king's death, 1936. No new pennies were produced for commerce in 1933, because a sufficient number were already in circulation, but at least seven were struck that year, mostly for placement beneath foundation stones and in museums. No pennies were struck for the years 1923, 1924 or 1925.

King George's pennies were produced in alloy until 1922, but the following year the composition of bronze coins was set at 95.5 percent copper, 3 percent tin, and 1.5 percent zinc, although the weight remained at 1⁄3 ounce (9.4 g) and the diameter 1.2 inches (30 millimetres).

1x 1914, 2x 1919, 2x 1921, 1x 1922, 1x 1929 and 1x 1936 in varied worn conditions.

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Selling lots of vintage, foreign and commemorative coins so please check my other listings as willing to offer bundle discount.

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Please keep an eye on my other items as I've had a massive clear out and desperate to get rid of it all cluttering up new home.

Items are generally posted daily including weekends and available for collection most evenings and weekends from NN14 1UJ but may also drop off in Kettering/Northampton areas for petrol cost.

Any questions, just ask but thanks for looking 😊