1906 G.BRITAIN PENNY MS64 BN

The 1906 Great Britain penny is a bronze coin from the reign of King Edward VII, part of the long-running British pre-decimal penny series.

On the obverse (front), it features a right-facing portrait of King Edward VII with the inscription:
“EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:” (Latin abbreviations meaning King of Great Britain and Emperor of India).

On the reverse (back), it shows the classic seated figure of Britannia, holding a trident and shield, with a lighthouse in the background. The inscription reads “ONE PENNY”, along with the date 1906.

Key specifications:

• Country: Great Britain
• Denomination: 1 penny
• Metal: Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
• Weight: ~9.4 g
• Diameter: ~31 mm
• Designer: George William de Saulles (obverse), reverse based on earlier Britannia design
• Mint: London (some coins may carry an “H” mint mark for Heaton Mint issues)
• Mintage: Tens of millions (a common circulation issue coin)

Collecting notes:

The 1906 penny is generally considered a common date coin, so it’s not rare in circulated condition. However, higher-grade examples with strong detail and original red or red-brown bronze surfaces can be more desirable to collectors.

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