What old UK penny is worth money?
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.
How much is a 1967 British penny worth?
The average price is $79.33.
Are old UK penny coins 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.
Why are 1967 pennies valuable?
It’s because these old pennies contain a bronze composition made of 95% copper, 5% zinc. The most valuable 1967 penny was graded MS67RD by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and sold for $4,945 in a 2008 auction!
What pennies are worth money UK?
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.
Is a 1967 penny valuable?
The 1967 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.
Are 1967 coins worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1967 Washington Quarter value at an average of 25 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $28. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1967, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies.
Are any old British coins worth anything?
A silver two pence piece dated between 1971 and 1992 could be worth anywhere between £200 and £1,000. In 2016, a silver 2p that was almost discarded as a fake after it was discovered in a charity collection tin sold at auction for £1,350 – almost 70,000 times more than the actual value of the coin.
What British coins are worth money?
Most valuable and rare UK coins to look for
- 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin – valued at £3,000.
- 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence – valued at £1,500.
- 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin – valued at £500.
- 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin – valued at £485.
- 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin – valued at £170.
What British coins are worth a lot of money?
How much is a 1967 Penny Worth?
The 1967 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.
Is a 1972 D penny worth anything?
Even though they’re generally common, 1972 pennies are worth at least 2 cents each for their copper value. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1972 D Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $8. (see details).
Which old pennies are the most valuable?
The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all. Just 40 of the coins — probably created by accident, on copper-alloy one-cent blanks left in the presses in the wartime years when pennies were converted to steel — are known to exist.
What’s the current 1970 penny value?
Here are the 1970 penny values: 1970 penny – 1,898,315,000 (1.898 billion) minted; 25 to 50+ cents 1970-D penny – 2,891,438,900 (2.891 billion) minted; 25 to 50+ cents 1970-S penny – 690,560,004 minted of all kinds; Large Date 25 to 50+ cents 1970-S Small Date penny – mintage included above; $40+
