Description
Australia One Penny 1916
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Common coin |
| Years | 1911-1936 |
| Value | 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling = 1/240 Pound (1/240) |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Obverse
Crowned bust left
Lettering: GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:
Translation: George V, by the grace of God, King of all Britons, defender of the faith, Emperor of India
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse
Denomination within circle, date below
Lettering:
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
ONE
PENNY
1916
Edge
Smooth
Comments
Mintmarks:
H = Heaton Mint
I = Calcutta Mint
Without mintmark = Melbourne, Sydney, Perth or London Mints
