Front side of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones 1 Penny 1930 coin
Back side of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones 1 Penny 1930 coin
Additional view 1 of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones 1 Penny 1930 coin
Additional view 2 of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones 1 Penny 1930 coin

  • Obverse: Portrait of King George V facing left, inscription GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:

  • Reverse: Britannia seated facing right with shield and trident; denomination “ONE PENNY” above, year “1930” below.

  • Composition: Bronze

  • Edge: Plain

Historical Insight:
The 1930 penny was minted during a time of growing political and economic challenges in Britain, just before the Great Depression fully impacted the Empire. Despite the hardships, the penny remained a symbol of continuity, carrying the long-standing Britannia motif.

Verified πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones 1 Penny 1930

Owner: Babushka