1928 ONE PENNY (BRITISH COIN) GEORGE V in acceptable condition, you will not be disappointed! Coins for Collectors and The Great British Coin Hunt.

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Of these steps, judging condition stands out as important to 1928 pennies. In the grading section below, images of different grades are used to find a close match to your coin. Descriptions further refine the subtle points to condition. The 1921 penny might not be the rarest George V penny, but it can still be quite valuable if you manage to find one that is able to grade highly.

closer to the A, changing to a midway position. Also the reverse was modified with some extra ripples to the fine condition: €25.00; very fine condition: €200.00; extra fine condition: €450.00; uncirculated: €850.00 In 1922 a rare variety is 'Reverse of 1927' which has three noticeable features where (1927 type on right of image) the teeth on reverse are longer, the thumb on the shield is shorter, and the shield is further away from the edge so creating a longer horizon. In terms of metal composition, the proportion of copper, zinc and tin was altered in 1926 in an attempt to combat ghosting. Ghosting is a term used for the effect caused when the amount of metal removed by the portrait is greater than that of the reverse design and causes a ‘halo-like’ effect around the design.Once a coin becomes heavily worn, the number of recognizable features standing out adds to value. Legends separated from the rim is a plus. A bold date is important. A technical grade of Good combined with pleasing eye appeal is strong for the grade. right of the shield. All four die combinations (1A,1B,2A,2B) are known, with the 1B and 2A varieties being scarcest. Grade is a definition used by collectors when describing the condition of a coin. Grades listed on the chart range from Good (heavily worn penny) to Uncirculated (no wear). Specific areas are inspected to judge condition. The composition changed from 95% copper, 4% tin and 1% zinc to 95.5% copper, 3% tin and 1.5% zinc – these specifications for the 1921 penny can be seen in the table below as well as the other important details: Copper (%)

fine condition: €25.00; very fine condition: €95.00; extra fine condition: €175.00; uncirculated: €350.00length of the teeth around the edge is the simplest way of confirming that you have the common form!