Title:
One Penny
Description:
Coin shown is an Australian pre-decimal ONE PENNY with the legend around the outer rim reading ”COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA” and the date ”1934” at the bottom. Central reverse design has ”ONE” above ”PENNY” inside a beaded inner circle, with a small ornamental scroll/flourish beneath the word PENNY. The coin appears circulated with brown patina/toning consistent with bronze, showing rim denticles/beading and a plain edge type typical for this issue. This is the George V era Australian penny (standard circulation), generally attributed to Melbourne mint for 1934 issues.
Key reference specifications for the 1934 Australia 1d penny (George V): bronze composition; weight approximately 9.45 g; diameter approximately 30.8 mm; plain edge; mintage around 5.808 million pieces for 1934.
Key reference specifications for the 1934 Australia 1d penny (George V): bronze composition; weight approximately 9.45 g; diameter approximately 30.8 mm; plain edge; mintage around 5.808 million pieces for 1934.
Country:
Australia
Year:
1934
Mintage:
5808100
Material:
Bronze
Denomination:
1 penny
Weight:
9.45
Diameter:
30.8
Edge:
Plain
Designers:
Edgar Bertram Mackennal
W. H. J. Blakemore
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Date Added:
2025-12-27 12:27:01
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-27
Date Added:
2025-12-27 12:27:01
