Description This is an original Australian One Penny coin dated 1916, issued during the reign of King George V. The coin was struck in bronze during the World War I period and represents a classic example of early Commonwealth of Australia coinage. The obverse features a crowned portrait of King George V facing left, surrounded by the Latin legend indicating his royal titles. The reverse displays the denomination “ONE PENNY” within a beaded inner circle, with the inscription “COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA” around the rim and the date 1916 below. This coin shows honest circulation wear consistent with its age, with all major details and inscriptions remaining clearly legible. It is a genuine historical circulation coin, popular among collectors of Australian and British Commonwealth numismatics.
Overview
Features:
- Features / Specifications
- Country: Commonwealth of Australia
- Denomination: One Penny
- Year: 1916
- Ruler: King George V
- Obverse:
- Crowned portrait of King George V (left)
- Legend: GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP.
- Reverse:
- Denomination: ONE PENNY
- Inscription: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
- Date: 1916
- Metal: Bronze
- Composition: Copper, tin, zinc
- Weight: approx. 9.45 g
- Diameter: approx. 30.8 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Mint: Royal Mint, London (struck for Australia)
- Condition:
- Circulated
- Natural brown patina
- Visible wear consistent with age
- Details and legends clearly readable
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