First World War memorial plaque "Deadman's Penny" ND
1916 year| Bronze | 276 g | 120 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1916 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 276 g |
| Diameter | 120 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#343107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Comment
450 tons of cannon bronze where melted for these medals. Medals where issued together with a letter note of the king to the relatives.The medal has received the nicknames of Deadman's Penny as well as Next of Kin Plaque.
Altough struck in high numbers, items on sale are scarce as often these medals are kept as a memento within the relatives.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1916) | 1355000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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