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1938 penny value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

penny

George VI

1938

What is a 1938 British penny coin worth?


Values, images, and specs for the 1938 penny from the United Kingdom.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£0.15 £0.35 £0.75 £1.75 £4 £6+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

1938 United Kingdom penny reverse

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1938 United Kingdom penny obverse

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The obverse features the bare head of

King George VI facing left, with the legend:

'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX

F:D:IND:IMP.'

images courtesy of anonymous contributor.

Notes:

Monarch King George VI
Edge plain
Weight 9.4 grams
Diameter 30.8 mm
Comp bronze
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 121,560,000
Scarcity relatively common for period

 

Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon


1938 United Kingdom

penny specifications


1938 United Kingdom

penny design

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The 1938 United Kingdom penny reverse

shows Britannia seated facing right,

wearing a helmet, and holding a trident.


Her other hand rests on a shield bearing

combined heraldic crosses of UK members.


'ONE' and 'PENNY' are in the fields, a

lighthouse is in the background to the left,

and the date is in the exergue below.

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The retail value of a

1938 British penny can

range from £0.15 to over

£6, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated