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 | - | - | $26.60 | $72.40 | $255 | $1,230 |
| 1920 - Double dots | - | - | $82.70 | $117 | $393 | $1,330 |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - Indian | - | - | $4.90 | $18.40 | $45.80 | $155 |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - English | - | - | $45.00 | $50.00 | $300 | - |
| 1920 - Dot above top scroll | - | - | $151 | $335 | $1,020 | $3,420 |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - Indian | - | - | $4.90 | $12.20 | $59.90 | $141 |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - English | - | - | - | $3,750 | $7,500 | - |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 - No dot | $5,300 | $11,600 | $13,800 | $26,600 | $39,900 | - | - |
| 1920 - Double dots | $3,400 | $7,700 | $9,900 | $12,000 | - | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - Indian | $542 | $1,120 | $1,710 | $2,300 | $4,450 | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot below lower scroll - English | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot above top scroll | $8,700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - Indian | $446 | $987 | $1,530 | $2,680 | $3,300 | - | - |
| 1920 - Dot above lower scroll - English | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Auctions prices and values
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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
