Need Help with coins - Newbie

[alfiebear]

Hi all,

I have recently inherited some coins and I am interested in the history and value of them. Any help greatly appreciated. I have listed them all below.

1) A thin disc with 91 and leaf pattern on one side, the other is very badly damaged but it appears there is some lettering round the edge

2) George III on one side, Britannia (?) on the other. Year 1806, lines round edge of coin

3) George III on one side, Britannia on the other. Year 1773, (3.5cm diameter) small hole drilled at top

4) George III on one side, Britannia on the other. Year 1797. 4.5 cm diameter approx 4mm thick (two of these)

5) George III on one side, Britannia on the other. Year 1797. 5cm diameter approx 5mm thick. **T.ISAAC stamped across Britannia

There is some local history connected to these coins (location where they were found) which I am currently looking into as well.

Any info would be greatly appreiciated.

Thank you

[Red Riley]

Coins are:

1) No idea. What metal is it? Post photo?

2) Farthing, halfpenny or penny. All are common, so would have to be in pretty stonking condition to be worth much.

3) Either a farthing (2.5cm.) or a halfpenny (2.9cm.). The hole would probably render it largely valuless though.

4) At 3.5cm. the cartwheel penny is the closest match.

5) Given the size disparity, probably a twopence (4cm.). Scarcer than the penny but post-mint engraving reduces any value drastically.

If you want more info specific to your coins, post photographs; condition is everything in the coin world. From your descriptions however, I really don't think they will be worth very much.

Edited September 26, 2009 by Red Riley

[alfiebear]

Hi Red Riley

Thanks for replying to my message, but it is not displaying your response. Please will you reply again.

Thanks

[Peckris]

Hi Red Riley

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Thanks

That's odd, I see it fine. Anyhow, I'm sure Red won't mind me pasting his reply :

Coins are:

1) No idea. What metal is it? Post photo?

2) Farthing, halfpenny or penny. All are common, so would have to be in pretty stonking condition to be worth much.

3) Either a farthing (2.5cm.) or a halfpenny (2.9cm.). The hole would probably render it largely valuless though.

4) At 3.5cm. the cartwheel penny is the closest match.

5) Given the size disparity, probably a twopence (4cm.). Scarcer than the penny but post-mint engraving reduces any value drastically.

If you want more info specific to your coins, post photographs; condition is everything in the coin world. From your descriptions however, I really don't think they will be worth very much.

It sounds as though your finds are mostly of historical interest only (unless - as Red says - their condition is really really top notch).

[alfiebear]

Thank you.

Will post photos in next few days

thanks again