1920 penny value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
penny
George V
1920
What is a 1920 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1920 penny from the United Kingdom.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.50 | £1.25 | £2.50 | £15 | £25 | £35+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the bare head of
King George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
FID:DEF:IND:IMP:'
images courtesy of anonymous contributor.
Notes:
| Monarch | King George V |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 9.4 grams |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 124,693,485 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1920 United Kingdom
penny specifications
1920 United Kingdom
penny design
The 1920 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,
and the date is in the exergue below.
The retail value of a
1920 British penny can
range from £0.50 to over
£35, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |