Edward VII - One Penny 1906 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
King: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1906 (1902-1910)
Value: 1 Penny = 1/12 shilling (1/240 LSD)
Mintage: 37,989,500
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 9.3 g
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Grade: VF25
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 794.2 // Sp# 3990/A

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1906

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).

Riferimento : KM# 794.2 // Sp# 3990/A

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Collezione : Edward VII - King Emperor (1901-1910) of United Kingdom & British India