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
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 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
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.
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.
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 |