Penny 1920 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Some coin dealers deny the existence of 1920 penny variety with a small dot above the upper scroll on the reverse. Reference to the coin appears in some catalogs since several years and examples have been certified by grading companies. A lot of examples found to date are counterfeits created by modifications made to the standard 1920 penny.
Penny 1920 value
The value of a Penny 1920 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 - No dot | - | - | $17.70 | $48.10 | $170 | $815 |
| 1920 - Double dots | - | - | $55.00 | $77.90 | $261 | $884 |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - Indian | - | - | $3.30 | $12.20 | $30.50 | $103 |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - English | - | - | $29.90 | $33.20 | $199 | - |
| 1920 - Dot above top scroll | - | - | $100 | $223 | $676 | $2,270 |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - Indian | - | - | $3.30 | $8.10 | $39.80 | $93.50 |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - English | - | - | - | $2,490 | $4,990 | - |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 - No dot | $3,550 | $7,700 | $9,100 | $17,700 | $26,500 | - | - |
| 1920 - Double dots | $2,260 | $5,100 | $6,500 | $8,000 | - | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - Indian | $360 | $743 | $1,140 | $1,530 | $2,960 | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - English | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot above top scroll | $5,800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - Indian | $297 | $656 | $1,020 | $1,780 | $2,200 | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - English | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Auctions prices and values
View the average prices of certified Penny 1920 sold at auctions »
Penny 1920 - Dot Above Bottom Scroll - Indian Obverse
In September 2014, best certified example known of a 1920 penny (Dot Above Bottom Scroll - Indian Obverse) PCGS MS-66 Red and Brown sold for AUD$40,861.
Varieties
No dot
Double dots
Dot above lower scroll - Indian
Indian obverse have 178 beads and the N of OMN points to a denticle.
Dot above lower scroll - English
English obverse have 177 beads and the N of OHM points between 2 denticles.
Dot below lower scroll - Indian
Dot above top scroll
Mintage
- Penny 1920 - No dot : 9,041,000
- Penny 1920 - Double dots : n/a
- Penny 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - Indian : n/a
- Penny 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - English : n/a
- Penny 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - Indian : n/a
- Penny 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - English : n/a
- Penny 1920 - Dot above top scroll : n/a
Specifications - Penny 1920 - No dot
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 9.45g
- Diameter : 30.8mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Sir E. B. MacKennel, Reverse: W. H. J. Blakemore
Last update : Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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