1929 Penny George V (smaller portrait)
George V smaller portrait
1929United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1929 Penny George V (smaller portrait) is a United Kingdom Penny coin struck in 1929 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 49,132,800 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.68, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1929 has not been priced separately. It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in bronze, weighs 9.45 g and measures 30.8 mm across.
Denomination
Penny
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
49,132,800
Physical Properties
Composition:Bronze
Weight:9.45g
Shape:Round
Diameter:30.8mm
Thickness:1.6mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundBronze
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1929 Penny (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 49,132,800 is the 29th lowest of 48 circulation Penny coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1929 George V Penny
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 Penny George V (smaller portrait) (this page) | Circulation | smaller portrait | 49,132,800 | £0.68Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1929 Penny George V Proof (smaller portrait) | Proof | smaller portrait | — | — |
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