What is the value of a 1801 US penny?

Answer 1

The only five-cent coin that the U.S. issued in 1802 was called a half-dime. The nickel coins we have now weren't struck until 1866.

If you have a half-dime you should get it authenticated by a dealer because half-dimes from that period can be quite valuable.

On the other hand, if you have a nickel-sized coin with a pair of hands below the date of 1803 (not 1802, but it's small and hard to read), turn it over very carefully and look to the right of Tom J.'s portrait. You'll see the date 2004, which is the year when these commemorative nickels were issued to mark the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Answer 2

I assume you're referring to a U.S. large cent and not to the similar British coin which is legally a true "penny". Unfortunately there are several varieties of cent from that year with a broad range of values, so without seeing the coin it's impossible to get an idea of what it's worth.

There's a list at http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/prices/lrgcnt/pricesgd.shtml, among many such sites, but you'd need to have the coin appraised in person to be sure of its value.

Answer 3

The Royal Mint produced no Penny coins from 1801 to 1805 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 4

It depends on which country issued it. Please see the Related Questions for more information.

Answer 5

Please see this link for values