What is the value of an 1826 British Penny?

Answer 1

A British 1720 (silver) Penny, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £8 to £60 GBP.

A British 1720 (silver) Penny (HIPEX error), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £15 to £120 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

Answer 2

A British 1826 copper Penny (George IV)(plain saltire on reverse), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £475 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £200 GBP.

A British 1826 copper Penny (George IV)(Proof FDC)(plain saltire on reverse), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £400 GBP.

A British 1826 copper Penny (George IV)(thin line on saltire on reverse), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £575 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £250 GBP.

A British 1826 copper Penny (George IV)(Proof FDC)(thin line on saltire on reverse), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £450 GBP.

A British 1826 copper Penny (George IV)(thick line on saltire on reverse), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £700 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £15 to £275 GBP.

A British 1826 copper Penny (George IV)(Proof FDC)(thick line on saltire on reverse), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £400 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 3

A British 1723 silver Penny (KG I), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £12 to £65 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

The Royal Mint produced no Penny coins from 1767 to 1769 inclusive.

Due to Britains ongoing expenses with various wars in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there were very few silver or copper coins minted, subsequently there were a great many privately minted tokens and counterfeit coins produced.

To get an estimate of value on a privately minted token, you need to provide the details of the inscription on the token.

Answer 5

A British 1726 Penny, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £10 to £65 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 6

There were no 1722 British Pennies minted.