1927 PENNY


Obverse:King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.
Reverse:Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1927
Edge:Plain Edge.
Weight:9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size:30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition:Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage:4,920,000 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1927 PENNY (London die)

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Proof
2002.604125015040087528,000

Notes:

Two obverse die varieties were used to produce 1927 pennies - so called London and Indian dies. The Indian variety is rare. See the special article.

 

Valuation :
1927 PENNY (Indian Die)

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20006590115

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