Are old British pennies worth anything?

An old copper One Penny coin sold for £111,000 last week – a 1937 rarity minted for the reign of King Edward VIII. If you have come across one of the first batch of New Penny pieces produced in 1971 for decimalisation it might be worth as much as £50.

What are the most valuable old UK pennies?

Arguably the most valuable one penny coin is the 1933 George V penny, which is worth an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin – which means it is not intended for release into circulation – it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.

What old British pennies are worth money?

Rare and valuable British coins

• 1933 George V Penny. Undoubtedly the most famous British coin is the 1933 penny.
• 1917 King George V Gold Sovereign London.
• 1937 Edward VIII Brass Threepence.
• 1996 Football European Championship £2.

What is the rarest English penny?

1933 George V penny Arguably the most valuable coin in the UK, with an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin, which means it is not intended for release into circulation, it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.

How much is a 1945 UK penny worth?

Value Range

G	F	EF
$0.60	$1.20	$5.00

Are half penny coins worth anything?

Even some of the most recent United Kingdom decimal coins are sought-after by numismatics or coin collectors, and can now sell for around £100. More historical halfpenny coins have sold for well over £300. Despite being a relatively commonly circulating coin, older or unique halfpennies can still be very valuable.

What are the rarest 2 pound coins?

The ten most rare £2 coins

• Olympic Games Handover to Rio (2012), Mintage: 845,000.
• Olympic Games Handover to London (2008), Mintage: 918,000.
• King James Bible (2011), Mintage: 975,000.
• Olympic Games of 1908 (2008), Mintage: 910,000.
• Mary Rose (2011), Mintage: 1,040,000.
• London Underground logo (2013), Mintage: 1,560,000.

How much is a 1971 1p coin worth?

A more common find is the 1971 ‘new penny’. These coins are from the first run after decimalisation was introduced, when Britain switched its standard to 100 pennies in the pound. A 1971 penny could fetch a premium, with one recently selling for £5.99 on eBay.

What year is a rare penny?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

Is a 1945 penny valuable?

The 1945 S wheat penny is worth around $0.15 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $0.20. In uncirculated condition the price is around $0.85 for coins with an MS-63RB grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS-65RB can sell for around $2.

How much is a 1937 British penny worth?

Penny

Year of issue	Value in US $ for grade vf	Value in US $ for grade unc
1937	0.50	4
1938	0.50	4
1939	0.50	7
1940	0.50	10

What year is the most valuable half penny?

1923
The 1923 half-penny is one of Australia’s rarest pre-decimal coins, produced in an era of economic growth and industrial turmoil.

What did the UK Penny look like in 1801?

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, dependancies, and British colonies from 1801 to 1967. The United Kingdom penny obverse. features the monarch of the time, encircled. by a legend describing their titles. The reverse shows Britannia, seated.

What was the value of a penny in the UK?

Penny coins continued in to the UK era of British history, and were circulated under all monarchs, except Edward VIII. 1 penny = 1/12 of a shilling

What was the name of England from 1801 to 1967?

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, dependancies, and British colonies from 1801 to 1967. by a legend describing their titles. The reverse shows Britannia, seated.

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