Pictures of Coins of the UK

by Tony Clayton

One Penny (Bronze, 1902-1936)

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Edward VII

Edward VII 1902 penny, low tide. Note that the sea level is below the junction of the legs. Courtesy of Martin Platt.

Edward VII 1902 penny, normal (high) tide. Note that the sea level is at the junction of the legs Author's Collection

Edward VII 1903 penny. Open 3 variety, Freeman 158a (above) compared with normal (below) Courtesy of Martin Platt (normal from Author's Collection).

George V

1914 penny. Author's Collection

1918H penny, reverse. Author's Collection	1918KN penny, reverse. Author's Collection
1918H penny, detail. Author's Collection	1918KN penny, detail. Author's Collection

1919KN penny, KN mint mark to the left of the date Courtesy of Martin Platt

1922 penny, with reverse of 1927 type Extremely rare, courtesy of Martin Platt The normal issued type has a reverse as shown for 1914 and 1919KN above, and 1926 below. Note in particular the length of the teeth around the edge, the lower relief of the scarce type, and the position of Britannia's right thumb on the shield.

1926 penny, normal effigy to left, modified to right Author's Collection

1926 pennies, details of inscription changes Author's Collection

1926 modified effigy penny Courtesy of Martin Platt

1933 penny Extremely rare Scan donated anonymously

1933 pattern penny. Extremely rare Scan donated anonymously

1936 penny. Author's Collection

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