What English pennies are worth money?

The most valuable rare English coins from history – and how much they're worth

• 1917 George V sovereign London mint. (Photo: The Royal Mint) ...
• 1933 George V penny. (Photo: The Royal Mint) ...
• 1937 Edward VIII brass threepence. ...
• 1983 New Pence 2p coin. ...
• 1996 football European Championships gold proof two pound.

What year old UK pennies are valuable?

Even so, one of the most valuable coins ever sold is a 1p - the 1933 'old penny', which in 2016 sold for £72,000 at auction.

What UK pennies are worth keeping?

Most valuable and rare UK coins wanted by collectors

• 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.

Which year of pennies are worth money?

Look for all-copper pennies.

Old pennies made before 1982 are 95% copper, which gives them an inherent metal value. This translates to the pennies being worth more.

How do I know if my pennies are valuable?

Although many factors determine the exact value of a coin, you can quickly determine the value of your penny by knowing its type, date, mintmark, and grade. Additionally, the value of a particular coin can vary between markets and coin dealers.

Are 1973 pennies worth anything?

The 1973 penny with no mint mark and the 1973 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1973 S penny is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition.

What 2009 pennies are worth money?

The 2009 zinc pennies are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 2009 copper pennies with the satin finish are each worth around $10 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 2009 S copper proof pennies are each worth around $4 in PR 65 condition.

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.

How do I find out how much my coins are worth UK?

If you want to know how much your coin is worth, the Seaby Standard Catalogue of British Coins is a great reference book that lists the 'catalogue' price of most British coins. However, it's important to remember that just because a coin is listed in a price guide, it doesn't mean there is a demand for it.

Are 1937 pennies worth anything?

The 1937 Lincoln penny is not a silver coin, so it is without a melt value. Its composition makes copper, tin, and zinc, making its value low in most grades. The exceptions are pieces in the mint state.

Is a 1916 penny worth anything?

All 1916 Pennies are Special with Potential

Strictly from a value stand point all wheat pennies have a base worth of a few cents each. Any 1916 penny is well above this minimum because of a few special qualities. Collecting wheat cents is structured by availability and cost to collectors.

Are Victorian pennies valuable?

Most Victorian pennies are relatively inexpensive coins due to some years having such large mintages, for example 36,449,000 pennies were issued in 1861 and 50,534,000 in 1862. However, because of the long lives some coins see in circulation it is rare for these to survive in very high grades.

How much is a 1967 British penny worth?

The estimated market value is $4.05.

Select comparables to estimate value.

Is a 1917 Old penny worth anything?

According to J.M. Bullion's evaluations, the majority of 1917 pennies average wholesale worth ranges from approximately $0.30 in good condition, $0.50 to in fine condition, $4 in extremely fine condition, and $10 if uncirculated.

Why is the 1945 penny rare?

1945 Lincoln Penny with no mint mark

In 1945, Philadelphia set the second-highest mintage rate of all time and produced more than 1 billion coins in total. Because of the high mintage number, those coins are easy to collect, and their price is not that high.

Are 2010 pennies worth anything?

Most 2010 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2010 penny with no mint mark and the 2010 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How much is a 2009-d penny worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2009-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Presidency Variety) is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

Is a 2009-d penny worth anything?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2009-D Lincoln Memorial Penny (Formative Years Indiana Variety) is Worth $0.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

How much are 1985 pennies worth?

Since over 5 billion 1985 pennies were minted, the value of your 1985 penny is more than likely only face value. Even in uncirculated condition, the 1985 penny is worth only a mere $0.25.

How much is 1989 penny worth?

Most 1989 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1989 penny with no mint mark and the 1989 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How much are pennies from 1974 worth?

– To most people, a 1974 penny is worth one cent.

What Victorian coins are worth money?

The Queen Victoria Sovereign coin is highly collectible, but other gold and silver Victorian coin types include the shilling, florin and crown.