Sell 1951 George VI Bronze Penny
1951 George VI penny: 120,000 mintage, rarest regular issue. Circulated £40–100, BU £300–700. Verify weight, legends, and avoid fakes.
Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples
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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes
Lowest mintage regular-issue George VI penny (120,000). Struck primarily for Commonwealth demand (Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda) rather than UK circulation. Most surviving examples show wear from overseas circulation. Values based on realised UK auction prices (eBay UK sold, Noonans, Spink). The £40–100 range reflects Fine to EF grades; BU examples are scarce and command significant premiums. Proof strikes exist but are separate issues with lower mintage.
Physical Authentication Checkpoints
Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 1951 George VI Bronze Penny:
- Weight: 9.45 g (tolerance ±0.3 g)
- Diameter: 30.86 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Obverse: Bare head of George VI left by T.H. Paget; legend GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX FIDEI DEF (post-1949 legend, no IND IMP)
- Reverse: Britannia seated right, trident and shield, ONE PENNY above, 1951 below by L.C. Wyon
- Die axis: Medal alignment (↑↑)
- No mintmark (London mint)
- Surface: Business-strike luster, often proof-like on early strikes; watch for artificial toning or re-toning
Coin Specifications
- Catalogue ID
- 1951-george-vi-bronze-penny
- Denomination
- 1d (Pre-Decimal)
- Issue Year
- 1951
- Rarity Tier
- Scarce Circulation
- Mintage
- 120,000
- Weight
- 9.45 grams
- Metal Composition
- Bronze (95.5% Cu, 3% Sn, 1.5% Zn)
Common Fakes & Variant Confusion
Occasional confusion with 1950 penny (mintage 240,000) which is more common. Altered dates (e.g., 1957→1951) are rare but possible; verify date font matches genuine 1951 punches. No known contemporary counterfeits. Proof issues (mintage ~20,000) are distinct with mirrored fields and frosted devices; they are catalogued separately.
Best Ways to Sell Your 1951 George VI Bronze Penny
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Specialist UK coin auction (Noonans, Spink, Baldwin's, DNW)
Highest realised prices for graded BU/Red examples; 15–20% buyer's premium + VAT on fees; 4–6 week settlement
eBay UK (sold/completed listings)
Fast liquidity for circulated grades; fees ~12.9% + £0.30; risk of lowball offers on ungraded BU coins
Local coin dealers / BNTA members
Immediate cash (typically 50–70% of retail); no shipping risk; lower price for high-grade pieces
Numismatic forums (Coin Community, PreDecimal.com BST)
Peer-to-peer, no fees; requires reputation; slower for high-value BU/graded coins
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