Bruce

You 2 are both expert, 1843 is a bit higher than £50 while 1856 is slightly lower than £140, so average out it is about the same as per estimation. I love the 1856 as well, although some scratches on reverse. 1849 penny is the next target. I've seen 1 in auction months ago, but was outbidded. So, have to wait n search again.

Hi Jerry, the shop is in Hong Kong. My friend, the owner, said he bought this box of collection from UK few years ago. I also tried to locate a 1849 in the box but failed😅. Although these 2 are not in top grade, but it help a lot to fill my collection of Young head penny.

Here are the other 2 I bought together with the 1860.

Thank you for your advice, n i have bookmarked Richard's site already.😁 Thanks for your suggestion about die combination of the 1860 penny as well. It is a very interesting date, and have to spend some times on studying all varieties info. After check my books, it is HKD150 which is around £14. I purchased it together with other 2 pennies on that date. Shall post it later when back to home.

Thank you Richard, it is a very comprehensive site. i bookmarked it already, so that i can consistently refer to.

Nice, i may follow you n buy 1 to put inside my air-tight box. Here, humidity is often over 70.

Just purchased a 1860 Penny at a local coin shop for learning purpose. There are many many varieties, and would like to know how to define the die combination of this one.

Thanks for advice. i am using silica gel as well, and yes, have to monitor the color change regularly.

Hello everyone, I am a newbie. I visit the forum almost on daily basis in the past year, learn a lot from you all experienced collectors. Finally decide to register, while it takes some weeks for approval 😅. I have a question about storing copper/bronze pennies. I am currently keeping penny and halfpenny in capsule then in an air-tight box, due to the high humidity here in Hong Kong. In the same box, I also keep silver coins, like shilling, florin etc. Is it ok to do so? Or I should separate copper/bronze coins from silver coins? Thanks in advance for your advice.