This year of one penny coins were minted both in Melbourne and Sydney.
This one has some edge nicks and shows significant wear on the high points.
Scrolls are quite flat with wear.
A great collection filler. Please see the pictures.
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Design
1911-1936 All One Penny coins in this period were as follows.
Diameter 30.8mm
Weight 9.45grams
Edge – Plain
Bronze composition: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin.
Obverse: Has a portrait of King George V by Sir Edgar B. Mackennal
Reverse: The words “ONE PENNY“ within a circle designed by W.H.J Blakemore
History
There were in total 5 varites of One Penny coins minted between 1911 and 1966 when decimalisation occured.
Mints: H – Birmingham M – Melbourne S- Sydney
Mint Marks: H – Ralph Heaton Birmingham I – India
