British Pennies?

[Peteuk]

Hey I've just joined the site, my grandad passed a few years ago and left me his coin collection. There's a considerable amount of coins from the early 1900's and I stumbled across quite a few british pennies. I know the 1933 penny is worth a crazy amount of money so I was wondering if you could let me know if any of these are rare or considered valuable?

I have numerous of each.. From 1903, 1910, 1918, 1920, 1936 Obviously some aren't in the greatest condition but the year is very clear and easy to make out. I'm sorting through the rest of them as there's a load of others that I would like to know more about. Look forward to your replies.

[Red Riley]

Hey I've just joined the site, my grandad passed a few years ago and left me his coin collection. There's a considerable amount of coins from the early 1900's and I stumbled across quite a few british pennies. I know the 1933 penny is worth a crazy amount of money so I was wondering if you could let me know if any of these are rare or considered valuable?

I have numerous of each.. From 1903, 1910, 1918, 1920, 1936 Obviously some aren't in the greatest condition but the year is very clear and easy to make out. I'm sorting through the rest of them as there's a load of others that I would like to know more about. Look forward to your replies.

Hi Peteuk, welcome to the forum. Condition of the coins is very important, but as a start can you post images of the 1903 and 1918 penny reverses (tails side). As you have surmised, the vast bulk of these will be worthless but you never know...

[Peteuk]

Hey there my cameras dead currently so it may take me some time to charge it up to take some decent pictures, I've also just found numerous: 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967.

[Peteuk]

I also have some half pennies among other stuff I'll keep adding to the list I have these: 1916, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1952, 1954, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967.

[Peteuk]

Six Pence: 1928, 1947, 1949, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967.

[SionGilbey]

1967 pennies are worthless.

I use the ones I get as paperweights, or to stack up or to pelt people I dislike.

In most not-that-serious collections there are usually plenty of these... I found 70 in the last lot I bought.

Worth of the coin does not depend on the age - it depends on rarity and condition.

If you have a moderately worn 1910 penny it's probably worth a pound or two but with almost perfect detail and lustre from the mint you could fetch £50 for it.

However if you found even a quite badly worn 1933 penny I'd give you a tenner for it

[Peteuk]

1967 pennies are worthless.

I use the ones I get as paperweights, or to stack up or to pelt people I dislike.

In most not-that-serious collections there are usually plenty of these... I found 70 in the last lot I bought.

Worth of the coin does not depend on the age - it depends on rarity and condition.

If you have a moderately worn 1910 penny it's probably worth a pound or two but with almost perfect detail and lustre from the mint you could fetch £50 for it.

However if you found even a quite badly worn 1933 penny I'd give you a tenner for it

Haha, if I find any 1933 pennies I'll be after a little more then that And fair enough.

[Peteuk]

Hey I've just joined the site, my grandad passed a few years ago and left me his coin collection. There's a considerable amount of coins from the early 1900's and I stumbled across quite a few british pennies. I know the 1933 penny is worth a crazy amount of money so I was wondering if you could let me know if any of these are rare or considered valuable?

I have numerous of each.. From 1903, 1910, 1918, 1920, 1936 Obviously some aren't in the greatest condition but the year is very clear and easy to make out. I'm sorting through the rest of them as there's a load of others that I would like to know more about. Look forward to your replies.

Hi Peteuk, welcome to the forum. Condition of the coins is very important, but as a start can you post images of the 1903 and 1918 penny reverses (tails side). As you have surmised, the vast bulk of these will be worthless but you never know...

Here's the pictures you requested:

[RLC35]

the 1903 might be an open 3, I have to see a closer pic of the date to be sure.

[Peckris]

Hey I've just joined the site, my grandad passed a few years ago and left me his coin collection. There's a considerable amount of coins from the early 1900's and I stumbled across quite a few british pennies. I know the 1933 penny is worth a crazy amount of money so I was wondering if you could let me know if any of these are rare or considered valuable?

I have numerous of each.. From 1903, 1910, 1918, 1920, 1936 Obviously some aren't in the greatest condition but the year is very clear and easy to make out. I'm sorting through the rest of them as there's a load of others that I would like to know more about. Look forward to your replies.

Hi Peteuk, welcome to the forum. Condition of the coins is very important, but as a start can you post images of the 1903 and 1918 penny reverses (tails side). As you have surmised, the vast bulk of these will be worthless but you never know...

Here's the pictures you requested:

Oh dear - I have to break it to you - your coins turn up in auction lots by the absolute bucket load! Worth little more than metal value I'm afraid.

But, if you're interested at all in getting started, there's an inexpensive and highly informative little price guide available through this site - "Collectors Coins GB". As for grading, one of our members has produced a very useful guide to all the main 19th and 20th Century types showing each in 4 states of preservation, "Grading British Coins".

But either way, you'll find we're a friendly lot, and you can learn more than you ever wanted to know about coins.

[Peteuk]

What's an open 3? And I'm not fussed really either way I just thought there's no harm in asking. I've got tons of other coins here I could do with taking pictures of them but I'll save that for another day.

[Peckris]

What's an open 3? And I'm not fussed really either way I just thought there's no harm in asking. I've got tons of other coins here I could do with taking pictures of them but I'll save that for another day.

No harm in asking at all.

An open 3 is a very rare variety of 1903 where the 3 in the date has its top and bottom strokes pointing to the left (as in normal writing). The common type has a stylised 3 where the top and bottom strokes curl towards each other, and the whole effect looks like an 8 more, but with a little piece missing from the left hand side. (Very hard to explain in words - there are plenty of threads in this forum where members have put up comparison pictures).

I'm 90% certain (from the picture you put up) that your 1903 is the regular variety, not the open 3.

Edited March 23, 2011 by Peckris

[Peteuk]

I'll have to agree then that it's the normal kind sounds like it anyhow.

[Bronze & Copper Collector]

What's an open 3? And I'm not fussed really either way I just thought there's no harm in asking. I've got tons of other coins here I could do with taking pictures of them but I'll save that for another day.

No harm in asking at all.

An open 3 is a very rare variety of 1903 where the 3 in the date has its top and bottom strokes pointing to the left (as in normal writing). The common type has a stylised 3 where the top and bottom strokes curl towards each other, and the whole effect looks like an 8 more, but with a little piece missing from the left hand side. (Very hard to explain in words - there are plenty of threads in this forum where members have put up comparison pictures).

I'm 90% certain (from the picture you put up) that your 1903 is the regular variety, not the open 3.

It is the normal 3....

[sweetcheeks82]

Hi, Can anyone tell me if any of these one pennies are worth anything?

I have listed the year and the number of pennies i have. thanks

Year # Year # Year # Year #

1806 1 1899 4 1920 2 1947 5

1860 2 1900 2 1921 1 1948 6

1875 1 1901 1 1929 4 1949 1

1882 1 1908 2 1930 2 1900 2

1886 1 1909 1 1935 2 1901 1

1889 1 1910 1 1936 3 1961 4

1890 1 1912 8 1937 5 1962 6

1891 3 1913 1 1938 6 1963 8

1893 1 1914 2 1939 3 1964 6

1895 1 1916 4 1940 3 1965 7

1896 4 1917 3 1944 4 1966 9

1897 2 1918 5 1945 7 1967 22

1898 3 1919 5 1946 3

[azda]

Hi, Can anyone tell me if any of these one pennies are worth anything?

I have listed the year and the number of pennies i have. thanks

Year # Year # Year # Year #

1806 1 1899 4 1920 2 1947 5

1860 2 1900 2 1921 1 1948 6

1875 1 1901 1 1929 4 1949 1

1882 1 1908 2 1930 2 1900 2

1886 1 1909 1 1935 2 1901 1

1889 1 1910 1 1936 3 1961 4

1890 1 1912 8 1937 5 1962 6

1891 3 1913 1 1938 6 1963 8

1893 1 1914 2 1939 3 1964 6

1895 1 1916 4 1940 3 1965 7

1896 4 1917 3 1944 4 1966 9

1897 2 1918 5 1945 7 1967 22

1898 3 1919 5 1946 3

In short, yes and possibly, but without pictures, No, hope that makes sense

[Accumulator]

The value of each penny will entirely depend upon three things; date, variety and condition, with condition generally being the most important factor. You have given dates but are probably unaware of varieties and not able to objectively judge condition yourself. So that we can help, I would suggest choosing a couple of the best and earliest examples to scan or photograph. Post these and we will be more than happy to give you an informed opinion.

[Gary]

Hi, Can anyone tell me if any of these one pennies are worth anything?

I have listed the year and the number of pennies i have. thanks

Year # Year # Year # Year #

1806 1 1899 4 1920 2 1947 5

1860 2 1900 2 1921 1 1948 6

1875 1 1901 1 1929 4 1949 1

1882 1 1908 2 1930 2 1900 2

1886 1 1909 1 1935 2 1901 1

1889 1 1910 1 1936 3 1961 4

1890 1 1912 8 1937 5 1962 6

1891 3 1913 1 1938 6 1963 8

1893 1 1914 2 1939 3 1964 6

1895 1 1916 4 1940 3 1965 7

1896 4 1917 3 1944 4 1966 9

1897 2 1918 5 1945 7 1967 22

1898 3 1919 5 1946 3

The value of each penny will entirely depend upon three things; date, variety and condition, with condition generally being the most important factor. You have given dates but are probably unaware of varieties and not able to objectively judge condition yourself. So that we can help, I would suggest choosing a couple of the best and earliest examples to scan or photograph. Post these and we will be more than happy to give you an informed opinion.

Suggested coins to scan and post, 1860, 1920, 1875, 1882, 1909, 1912, 1893, 1895, 1897 and 1918 if there is an H or KN to the left of the date.

[sweetcheeks82]

Hi, Can anyone tell me if any of these one pennies are worth anything?

I have listed the year and the number of pennies i have. thanks

Year # Year # Year # Year #

1806 1 1899 4 1920 2 1947 5

1860 2 1900 2 1921 1 1948 6

1875 1 1901 1 1929 4 1949 1

1882 1 1908 2 1930 2 1900 2

1886 1 1909 1 1935 2 1901 1

1889 1 1910 1 1936 3 1961 4

1890 1 1912 8 1937 5 1962 6

1891 3 1913 1 1938 6 1963 8

1893 1 1914 2 1939 3 1964 6

1895 1 1916 4 1940 3 1965 7

1896 4 1917 3 1944 4 1966 9

1897 2 1918 5 1945 7 1967 22

1898 3 1919 5 1946 3

In short, yes and possibly, but without pictures, No, hope that makes sense

Thank you, i will get snapping.

[sweetcheeks82]

The value of each penny will entirely depend upon three things; date, variety and condition, with condition generally being the most important factor. You have given dates but are probably unaware of varieties and not able to objectively judge condition yourself. So that we can help, I would suggest choosing a couple of the best and earliest examples to scan or photograph. Post these and we will be more than happy to give you an informed opinion.

Thank you i am going to get snapping.

[sweetcheeks82]

Hi, Can anyone tell me if any of these one pennies are worth anything?

I have listed the year and the number of pennies i have. thanks

Year # Year # Year # Year #

1806 1 1899 4 1920 2 1947 5

1860 2 1900 2 1921 1 1948 6

1875 1 1901 1 1929 4 1949 1

1882 1 1908 2 1930 2 1900 2

1886 1 1909 1 1935 2 1901 1

1889 1 1910 1 1936 3 1961 4

1890 1 1912 8 1937 5 1962 6

1891 3 1913 1 1938 6 1963 8

1893 1 1914 2 1939 3 1964 6

1895 1 1916 4 1940 3 1965 7

1896 4 1917 3 1944 4 1966 9

1897 2 1918 5 1945 7 1967 22

1898 3 1919 5 1946 3

The value of each penny will entirely depend upon three things; date, variety and condition, with condition generally being the most important factor. You have given dates but are probably unaware of varieties and not able to objectively judge condition yourself. So that we can help, I would suggest choosing a couple of the best and earliest examples to scan or photograph. Post these and we will be more than happy to give you an informed opinion.

Suggested coins to scan and post, 1860, 1920, 1875, 1882, 1909, 1912, 1893, 1895, 1897 and 1918 if there is an H or KN to the left of the date.

Thanks

[sweetcheeks82]

Thanks. I have uploaded pics of pennies. I know some of them are worn on one side but the ‘head’ sides are pretty good.

Taking pictures and resizing is quite time consuming can you tell me what dates if any to upload pics of these please so that you can give me you opinion of value?

Thanks

Half Pennies – 1874, 1888, 1906, 1909, 1907, 1917, 1920 and 1925 to 1967

Farthings – 1931, 1917, 1934, 1920, 1925, 1928, 1909, 1919, 1939 to 1946, 1948 to 1951

Shillings – various dates from 1917

Six Pences – various dates from 1929

Threepences – 1900, 1934, 1938, 1941, 1943

Florin – 1928

Half Crown – 1915, 1922, 1928, 1933, 1932, 1948, 1962

Thanks guys. I am working my way through slowly but surely. Much appreciated.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25208007@N08/sets/72157626469107604/

[declanwmagee]

there's a flippin' F169 in there!

[Gary]

there's a flippin' F169 in there!

I think you were looking at the 1909 halfpenny which is in the penny folder Declan. The 1909 penny is too worn to tell.

Sorry to say sweetcheeks82 but there is not much of interest there. They are all pretty worn as to be uninteresting to most collectors. The silver coins will be worth there weight in silver, perhaps one or two will fetch more. The 1860 penny may fetch a few pounds.

Edited April 10, 2011 by Gary

[Peckris]

Thanks. I have uploaded pics of pennies. I know some of them are worn on one side but the ‘head’ sides are pretty good.

Taking pictures and resizing is quite time consuming can you tell me what dates if any to upload pics of these please so that you can give me you opinion of value?

Thanks

Half Pennies – 1874, 1888, 1906, 1909, 1907, 1917, 1920 and 1925 to 1967

Farthings – 1931, 1917, 1934, 1920, 1925, 1928, 1909, 1919, 1939 to 1946, 1948 to 1951

Shillings – various dates from 1917

Six Pences – various dates from 1929

Threepences – 1900, 1934, 1938, 1941, 1943

Florin – 1928

Half Crown – 1915, 1922, 1928, 1933, 1932, 1948, 1962

Thanks guys. I am working my way through slowly but surely. Much appreciated.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25208007@N08/sets/72157626469107604/

Oh dear. Look, before you spend a whole of time and energy doing more pictures, I have to tell you that those coins are in pretty low grade (i.e. less than Fine, ,considered the minimum collectable grade). To get an idea, click on the www.predecimal.com button top left below the logo, to the left of 'Forums'. That takes you to the home page. Again near the top left you will see a 'Coins for sale' button - click that, then 'British predecimal coins', and have a wander through the various categories. That should give you some idea of what the upper grades look like. Feel free to come back and ask us again.