Description

King Edward VII Reign, 1901-1910.

1908 Penny.

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Legend: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: (Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.)

Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

The Royal mint, Tower hill, London, 31,506,000.

Catalogues: Spink# 3990, KM# 794.2.

Bronze, 9.40g, 31mm, plain edge.

Grade: EF.