1 Penny 1905 [Jamaica]

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1 Penny 1905 [Jamaica]
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 8.1 g
  • Mintage: 48000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 penny
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Designer: George William de Saulles
  • Summary: KM# 23
  • Diameter: 30.9 mm
  • Reverse
    Along the upper edge, the country name in English 'JAMAIKA'. Below, the inscription ONE PENNY. The inscriptions are separated by two rosettes. In the center, the coat of arms of Jamaica — an English heraldic shield with the Cross of St. George and five pineapples. Above the shield, a depiction of a crocodile on a log. Below the shield, a motto ribbon with the Latin inscription 'INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI'.
  • Obverse
    At the top, along the beaded border, the English inscription 'EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR', which translates to 'Edward VII King and Emperor'. Below, the year of minting '1905', flanked on both sides by rosettes in the form of dots. In the center, the right-facing profile of the King.

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