Historical Insight:
1939 was the year World War II began. Britain declared war on Germany in September, plunging the nation into six years of conflict. Pennies minted in this year carry immense historical resonance, circulating at a time when Britain mobilized for survival.

Collecting Note:
1939 pennies are highly collectible as they represent the start of wartime coinage. Many examples saw extensive use during the war, making well-preserved specimens especially valued.