1931 Great Britain George V Copper One Penny

1931 Great Britain George V Copper One Penny 1931 Great Britain George V Copper One Penny KM# 838 This vintage 1931 Great Britain copper one penny features the classic portrait of King George V on the obverse, surrounded by the Latin inscription GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:. The reverse showcases the iconic seated figure of Britannia, a symbol of British naval strength and heritage, holding a trident and resting her hand on a shield featuring the Union Jack. Struck in copper, this large-format penny is an essential addition for collectors of British Empire coinage or those specializing in the era of King George V. The coin exhibits a natural circulated patina that highlights the intricate details of the engraving, including the lighthouse and ship visible in the background of the Britannia design. This specific piece is housed in a protective cardboard 2x2 flip for preservation and easy display. 1931 Great Britain George V Copper One Penny KM# 838 Condition: This coin exhibits a circulated appearance with visible wear on the high points of King George V's portrait and the figure of Britannia. The surfaces show a dark brown patina consistent with aged copper. Most legends and the date remain legible, suggesting a grade in the Fine to Very Fine range. The strike type is a standard business strike. This copper penny was minted at the Royal Mint in London during the reign of King George V. Historically, this large bronze penny was a staple of British currency before decimalization, featuring the iconic seated Britannia on the reverse and the Latin inscription for George V, King by the Grace of God, Emperor of India on the obverse. Great Britain, 1931, one penny, King George V, Britannia, bronze coin, numismatics, British currency, vintage, collectible, KM# 838, coin flip, obverse, reverse 1931 Great Britain Penny, George V Penny, British Copper Coin, Rare UK Coins, Numismatics, Vintage British Currency, 1931 One Penny, Collectible Coins, KM 838 Coin, Britannia Coin IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed