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A Penny Farthing was a 19th Century bicycle invented in 1871 by British engineer, James Starley.

It was named for the disparate size of the two wheels, the Penny being very much larger than the Farthing.

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What is the value of 1937-1949 British Penny coins?

All of these Pennies are listed as individual entries on WikiAnswers. If you type the question in as - "What is the value of a 1937 British Penny" changing the year each time, you will see the current estimates on value for each coin.


What is the value of a 1949 wheat back penny?

Answer:Actually the most highest value is about 3 cents (depending on face value). Also if you have a rare 1949 lincoln wheat, perfect condition,it's got a range from 10 cents to 20 cents.Now the rarest penny is a 1909 with a V.B.D penny is about 550 US $. all wheat penny's are worth triple their face value. here are 1949 WLV (wheat Lincoln values) 1949 s = 0.04 , 1949 d = 0.03 ,1949 = 0.03. Copper Lincoln wheat penny's have way more value than silver Lincoln wheat penny's about 95.9 % more face value.


Is a 1940 or a 1949 British Farthing valuable?

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Whats the value of a Canadian 1949 penny 'georgivs vi dei gratia'?

30.00


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Average value is 3 to 10 cents, the date is very common.


How much is a British Penny worth I have pennies dated 1910 1929 1945 1949 1967 1937 1921 I also have three pence pieces dated 1941 all coins are UK currency?

One question at a time please. Answers to all of your coins should appear in WikiAnswers if you use the format - What is the value of a 1910 British Penny


What 1949 coin says georgivs vi d g br omn rex fidei def?

Any British coin, or any coin from any of the 50 plus British Empire/Commonwealth countries might have had that inscription in 1949. However, if there is no country name and the entire inscription as written appears on the "heads" side of the coin, it is most likely a British bronze Penny, Halfpenny or Farthing, or a nickel-brass dodecagonal Threepence.


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What is a value of a 1949 penny?

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What is the value of a 1949 one cent penny?

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What is the value of a 1949-1951 British Penny?

A British 1949 Penny, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much. A British 1950 Penny, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £60 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £6 to £18 GBP. A British 1950 Penny (proof Fleur du coin), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £25 GBP. A British 1951 Penny, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £60 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £10 to £35 GBP. A British 1951 Penny (proof Fleur du coin), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £40 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.