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Description
George V (1865–1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. He was the only Emperor of India to be present at his own Delhi Durbar. His reign saw the rise of socialism, communism, fascism, Irish republicanism, and the Indian independence movement, all of which radically changed the political landscape. In 1917, George became the first monarch of the House of Windsor, which he renamed from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha as a result of anti-German public sentiment.
1930, Melbourne Mint:
• Noble Numismatics sale No. 52, 7-97, nearly FDC Proof realized $126,500
• Noble Numismatics sale No. 62, 11-99, FDC Proof realized $162,665
Obverse
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Crowned and robed bust of George V facing left; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials B.M. GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP: • |
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Reverse
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At centre within a circle of beads, the words ONE PENNY in two lines between upper and lower ornate scrolls; around the circle of beads, COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA and the issue date. COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA |
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1st portrait, with F:D:
Bronze, 9.45 g, ⌀ 30.5 mm