George V 1913 High Grade Large Penny
Offered is an attractive, higher grade George V 1913 Penny, KM#810. Although over 65 million of these coins were struck for 1913, all entered circulation, and were not paid much attention by collectors, who at that time collected either by type, or purchased proof sets. What is more is that the Royal Mint was operating at full tilt, meaning that quality control decreased around this time, especially for coppers, resulting in weak strikes, as well as the infamous ‘ghosting’ of the portrait on the reverse.
As a result, today, well struck, well-preserved pieces are surprisingly scarce, and command substantial premiums above basic grade valuations. This example falls firmly into that category, displaying a good strike (for the period), as well as little to no evidence of ghosting (most unusual for this date). What is more, is that this is a red-brown coin, which bears only light toning, with red lustre bubbling up in and around the devices.
Offered is an attractive, higher grade George V 1913 Penny, KM#810. Although over 65 million of these coins were struck for 1913, all entered circulation, and were not paid much attention by collectors, who at that time collected either by type, or purchased proof sets. What is more is that the Royal Mint was operating at full tilt, meaning that quality control decreased around this time, especially for coppers, resulting in weak strikes, as well as the infamous ‘ghosting’ of the portrait on the reverse.
As a result, today, well struck, well-preserved pieces are surprisingly scarce, and command substantial premiums above basic grade valuations. This example falls firmly into that category, displaying a good strike (for the period), as well as little to no evidence of ghosting (most unusual for this date). What is more, is that this is a red-brown coin, which bears only light toning, with red lustre bubbling up in and around the devices.
Offered is an attractive, higher grade George V 1913 Penny, KM#810. Although over 65 million of these coins were struck for 1913, all entered circulation, and were not paid much attention by collectors, who at that time collected either by type, or purchased proof sets. What is more is that the Royal Mint was operating at full tilt, meaning that quality control decreased around this time, especially for coppers, resulting in weak strikes, as well as the infamous ‘ghosting’ of the portrait on the reverse.
As a result, today, well struck, well-preserved pieces are surprisingly scarce, and command substantial premiums above basic grade valuations. This example falls firmly into that category, displaying a good strike (for the period), as well as little to no evidence of ghosting (most unusual for this date). What is more, is that this is a red-brown coin, which bears only light toning, with red lustre bubbling up in and around the devices.