What is the value of an 1878 British Penny?

Answer 1

There are 12, possibly more, variants of this coin depending on whether it was minted at the Royal Mint (no mintmark) or at Heaton (mintmark = H) and the small variations to the obverse and reverse designs, so the following is a very broad estimate.

A British 1874 bronze Penny (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £650 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £300 GBP.

A British 1874 bronze Penny (Victoria)(Heaton Mint - mintmark = H), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £425 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £135 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 2

There are two variants of this coin which you would need side by side to see the differences.

A British 1876 bronze Penny (Victoria)(Minted at Heaton - H)(depending on the variant), 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 £2 to £135 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 1872 bronze Penny (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £350 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £70 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 4

A British 1873 bronze Penny (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £350 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £70 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 5

A British 1871 bronze Penny (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £40 to £600 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 6

This coin comes in two variants and you would need them side by side to appreciate the differences.

A British 1877 bronze Penny (Victoria)(Reverse - the sea does meet the linear circle on either side), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £325 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £65 GBP.

A British 1877 bronze Penny (Victoria)(Reverse - the sea touches the linear circle), circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £1,200 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.

Recent news - A British 1877 Narrow date Penny - fetched over £6,000 GBP in June 2010 at London Coin Auctions, the coin was encapsulated and graded in Fine condition.

Answer 7

A British 1870 bronze Penny (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £550 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £12 to £135 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 8

This coin comes in three variants and you would need them side by side to appreciate the differences.

A British 1879 bronze Penny (Victoria)(depending on the variant), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,000 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £300 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 9

A British 1878 bronze Penny (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £525 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £85 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.