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[Guest Paul]

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Found some old coins in my loft, one of the coins is an 1839

Victoria penny, wondering if it's of any value and should I clean

it up. How do you clean old coins, can you put them in an ultrasonic

bath or will this damage them.

As you may have noticed I don't know much about this subject.

Paul

[Edward]

There is one word we all live by regarding coin cleaning: DON'T.

There are exceptions to this but it's much better not to unless you know exactly what to expect. Cleaning more often damages than helps a coin, and someone willing to pay for a coin that needs cleaning is going to know how to clean it themselves.

The 1839 penny could be very worth your while, if indeed it is a penny. 1839 were not issued for general circulation. But how large is the diameter of the coin? There is no denomination on that issue of copper, and it's the diameter as well as slight design differences that distinguish pennies, halfpennies, and farthings.

And is your coin worn? How much?

[Chris Perkins]

Nor did you know the correct place in the forum to put this question. I'll just move you the the 'Enquiries about British coins' part.

[Sylvester]

Nor did you know the correct place in the forum to put this question. I'll just move you the the 'Enquiries about British coins' part.

now now Chris play nicely...

[Half Penny Jon]

Wow, sounds promising, could you post a picture and tell us the diameter please?

[Guest Paul]

ok, wont clean it

I suspect the coin may not be a penny as it measures 22mm in

diameter. The coin is in fair condition.

Paul

[Chris Perkins]

It's a farthing, not worth a lot if it's worn/in a state. I have one around about Fair in the next newsletter for £1 I believe. If I can ever find the time to send it out!