What is the rarest one penny coin?
A rare one penny piece has been sold for £72,000, smashing the world record for most expensive copper coin. The Lavrillier Pattern Penny was cast in 1933 and is one of only four ever made. It was sold at auction by AH Baldwin and Sons on 4 May after a fierce battle between two telephone bidders.
How much is a deformed penny worth?
Now, there are cases where a silver penny is actually created by the penny design having been mistakenly struck on a dime planchet. These rare errors are valuable and worth about $250 and up.
Are old 1d coins worth anything?
One sold for £72,000 in 2016. 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. Although 1.5billion of these 1p coins were struck with a 1971 date, few have survived the ravages of time.
How much is a 1917 British penny worth?
Right now on Ebay
| 1917 PENNY 1d one penny coin – King George V Britannia pre-decimal British pence | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 1917 GEORGE V BRITISH GB PENNY COIN. HIGH GRADE VF | $3.00 |
| A 1917 British King George V One Penny Coin. Made in Bronze. In Good Condition | $6.00 |
| 1917 George V One Penny Coin | British Coins | $1.00 |
Is a penny from 1917 worth money?
The wholesale worth of the majority of 1917 penny ranges from approximately $. 15 to $. 46 in good condition, $. 25 to $1.42 in fine condition and $3.17 to $18.57 in extremely fine condition.
How much is a 1930 English penny worth?
Right now on Ebay
| 1930 British 1 penny. (01) | $2.00 |
|---|---|
| A 1930 British Bronze GEORGE V PENNY 1d coin | $2.00 |
| 1930 GREAT BRITAIN PENNY – High Quality Coin Bin #45 | $8.00 |
| Job Lot British Penny Coins- (1909, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s) | $5.00 |
| Job Lot British Penny Coins- (1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s) | $5.00 |
Is a 1930 penny valuable?
1930 No Mintmark Penny Value Values range from about 7 to 25 cents for well-worn examples to more than $20 for uncirculated specimens. The most valuable 1930 no mintmark penny was professionally graded MS-67 Red by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).
Is a 1930 penny worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1930 Wheat Penny value at an average of 25 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $30.
How much is a 1921 Georgivs penny worth?
Value Range
| G | F | UNC |
|---|---|---|
| $0.25 | $0.80 | $50 |
Is a penny from 1921 worth money?
Here’s a guide to help you determine your 1921 penny value: 1921-S penny (San Francisco Mint) — These old pennies are worth from about $3 to $10 in well-worn grades to more than $100 for uncirculated examples. Nice, red uncirculated pieces are generally worth between $500 and $10,000.
Is a 1921 half penny worth anything?
The date is available right up to MS65 and sales at the $500-600 level as of 2010 make this coin an affordable type coin in higher mint state grades. Like the other Sydney mint issues in 1919, 1920 and 1922, the 1921 often suffers from a central strike weakness precluding higher grades.
Which old pennies are valuable?
So before you say, “Keep the change,” check to see if you have any of these valuable pennies:
- 1943 Bronze Lincoln. (Image: Heritage Auctions, HA.com)
- 1969-S Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1992 Close AM Reverse.
- 1972 Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1995 Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1999 Wide AM Reverse.
- 1983 Double Die Reverse.
What year penny is worth a lot of money?
1943
What do I do if I find a rare coin?
When you discover a rare coin, consider doing the following:
- Preserve the coin in a coin storage unit. This will separate the rare coin from other coins you are collecting.
- Value the rare coin you have. Have your rare coins evaluated by a numismatist or professional coin grader.
Where can I sell rare pennies?
There are a few different places to sell coins: Stack’s Bowers – They provide certified coin and currency auctions (formerly Teletrade) Heritage Auctions – A consignment program for coins. eBay – View all live coin auctions here.
How do I sell my wheat pennies?
Selling Wheat Pennies to dealers often takes place in person. Old wheat pennies are heavy, a roll of 50 coins is expensive to send through the mail. Finding a local dealer to meet at either their shop or at a coin show is economical.