1928 ONE PENNY (BRITISH COIN) GEORGE V in acceptable condition, you will not be disappointed! Coins for Collectors and The Great British Coin Hunt.

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During his reign from 1910 to 1936, there were several different versions produced not only by different mints but also in varying metal compositions. The 1921 penny is a classic example of a circulating George V coin with an instantly recognisable design. If there is one thing to learn about George V pennies, it is that the specification of the coin changed quite frequently.

Compare the reverse detail of the two pennies. An astute eye detects a difference. Both are just slightly worn and condition is Extremely Fine, an elusive grade for a 1928-D penny. A collector seeking top quality notices one reverse displays weakness of the lettering along the rim an indistinct rim and faded lines in the wheat stalk.ten pence coins are worth slightly more than those from surrounding years with coins in very fine condition fetching €1.00; extra fine €6.00; uncirculated €12.00. In this case, the mintage for the 1921 penny was around 129 million – 129,717,693 to be exact – which is an exceptionally large amount. The coin did enter circulation, however, which means that the likelihood of encountering a highly graded version is significantly lower. William Henry James Blakemore (1871, in West Midlands Birmingham, England – 1945) was an English engraver, and medallist at the Royal Mint London. During his long career with the Royal Mint William Blakemore was the craftsman for the engraving of master dies for the Royal Mint London, and other Royal Mint branches, like the Royal Canadian Mint. He also engraved the designs for the first Australian coins of 1910.William Henry James Blakemore (1871-1945) was an English engraver and medallist at the Royal Mint London. A lot of people show me photos of Lincoln pennies that don’t show the letters “VDB.” These are the initials of Lincoln cent designer Victor David Brenner — who designed the Lincoln cent in 1909.

Due to the low demand for penny coins, there were no pennies issued for circulation in 1933. Instead, around 6 or 7 pennies were issued this year to be buried under the stones of new buildings.Two obverse varieties exist for the 1916 dated issues. We are indebted to Declan Magee and Numista member Sjoelund for the image below indicating the differences.