JT writes:Â My Mother-in-law has recently obtained several old British Penny coins….whilst we realise that there have been many penny coins in circulation and generally they are of little value…we wondered if you knew of any particular specials to look out for that might be worth collecting or indeed if you know of other sources of information on this particular subject, regards
Great Britain Pennys are fun to collect. They ‘re large, have been made for centuries, have a nice portrait of the monarch and are inexpensive. There are rare dates even in the 20th century issues. Here are some highlights to look out for. The prices reflect from Fine to Extra Fine grades:
- 1895 P – value $10 to $80
- 1918H $1-$60 (high grade pieces are rare)
- 1919H $1-$35
- 1926 $8-$75
Buy a copy of Seaby, The Standard Catalogue of British Coins. This book is published every year, you might even find a copy a few years old at your local public library. It will give you a great deal of pertinent information about pennys as well as every other British coin.
