Presented by Brian White at the Wicklow Life 1916 Public Collections day
1916 UK 1 Penny Coin
The 1916 UK penny front features the bare head of King George V facing left, with the surrounding legend: ’GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:’
Front view of one penny coin
The rear shows Britannia seated facing right, wearing a helmet, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield, with the words ‘ONE PENNY’ in the fields, and date below.
Rear view of 1 penny coin
1916 UK Threepence or 3D Coin
The 1916 UK threepence front features the bare head of King George V facing left, with the surrounding legend: ’GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:’
Front view of 3 penny coin
The rear shows the royal crown above the number ‘3’, with the date divided to either side. A wreath with a bow at the base surrounds the main design.
Rear view of 3 penny coin
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