Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible 1924 Bronze One Cent from the reign of King George V. Minted over 100 years ago, this coin belongs to the early "small penny" series introduced by Canada in 1920. The 1924 issue is a well-known lower-mintage date within the series, making it a highly desirable and sought-after addition for collectors of Canadian and British Commonwealth numismatics.
Design Details
- Obverse Side: Features the crowned, left-facing imperial bust of King George V wearing coronation robes. The portrait is encircled by the crisp Latin inscription: "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:" (George V, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India).
- Reverse Side: Features the nominal denomination "ONE CENT" boldly centered between two distinct maple leaves. The country name "CANADA" is struck in a curved layout along the top rim, with the key 1924 year date positioned perfectly at the bottom.
Item Specifications
- Monarch: King George V
- Year: 1924
- Denomination: One Cent (1¢)
- Origin: Canada
- Material: Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)
- Verified Scale Weight: (Note: Please add your scale's exact reading here to complete the specification! The original standard mint specification weight for this issue is 3.24 grams).
Condition Statement
- Condition: As seen on the pics.