1922 penny value - UK - reverse of 1927

United Kingdom

penny

KGV 1922

reverse of 1927

What is a 1922 British penny coin worth?

Values, images, and specifications for the 1922 (R27) penny from the UK.

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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.

Close-up images

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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:

'1927 reverse' has longer rim denticals and lower

relief than standard issue.  Britannia's thumb also

extends less down shield, as per later years.

1922 United Kingdom

penny specifications

1927 reverse

1922 United Kingdom

penny design

1927 reverse

The 1922 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.

primary varieties: '1922', and 'reverse of 1927'

The retail value of a 1922

'reverse of 1927' UK penny

can range from £575 to

over £3,300, depending

on grade, condition,

desirability, and demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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