Territory Of New Guinea One Penny 1944

Overview
A Territory Of New Guinea One Penny Dated 1944, Featuring The Distinctive Holed Centre Design. The Coin Is Housed In A Cardboard 2X2 Flip. The Handwritten Notation On The Flip Reads "N.G. 1D 1944 New Guinea Unc". Our Own Assessment Of The Grade Differs From This Notation And Is Detailed Below.

Obverse
Features A Crown Above The Central Hole With The Royal Cypher "Gri" (Georgius Rex Imperator) And Decorative Scrollwork. Light Wear Is Visible On The High Points Of The Crown And Cypher.

Reverse
Inscribed "Territory Of New Guinea" Around The Rim With "One Penny" And A Native-Inspired Ornamental Design Surrounding The Central Hole. Wear Is Evident On The Higher Relief Areas Of The Design. Even Brown Toning Across The Surface.

Specifications
* Country: Territory Of New Guinea
* Denomination: One Penny
* Year: 1944
* Monarch: King George Vi
* Composition: Copper
* Centre Hole: Present

Grade (Our Assessment): Vf-30
Slabbed: No (Raw Coin)

Condition Notes
Even Brown Patina Across Both Sides. Light Wear To The High Points Of The Crown, Royal Cypher And Native Design Elements On The Reverse. Minor Surface Marks Consistent With Age And Handling. The Coin Shows Clear Detail In The Legends And Design Elements But Does Not Present As Uncirculated. Wear On The Highest Relief Points Is Visible Under Close Inspection.334414+37

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