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it was probably worth about 1 USD in todays money

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What is a Benjamin Franklin coin worth this coin was struck in 1790?

If you mean one of those coins from the penny machines at tourist traps, it isn't even worth a penny. The Franklin half-dollar is worth, well, a half-dollar, though people will often charge over twenty dollars for one.


What is the value of a 1977 penny that is made of steel?

Since there were none minted from steel that year, I would have to assume it is either plated (with silver, zinc, or nickel) which has no collector value, or it was minted on a foreign planchet, which would be worth about $50 You can verify that it is not steel by trying to stick it to a magnet. If it does not stick, then it is not steel.


How much is a Halfpenny worth from the Victorian era?

A halfpenny from the Victorian era, also known as a "halfpenny" or "ha'penny," was worth half of a penny. It was made of bronze and circulated in the UK from 1860 until the decimalization of the currency in 1971. Today, its value as a collectible can vary significantly based on its condition, rarity, and demand, typically ranging from a few pence to several pounds among collectors.


Is a 1984 penny that appears to be made of steel possible?

This coin has two possibilities; One is that someone has altered the coin after minting, such as coating it with mercury, ETC. A related possibility is that the zinc base coin lost its copper plating, or was never plated in the first place. This type of coin is worth only face value. The second possibility is that it is a misstruck coin. This type of error in minting is called 'Wrong Planchet'. The only planchet that a penny can be mistakenly minted on is a dime planchet. These are extremely rare and are worth $250.00.


Is a 1990 penny with John F. Kennedy facing Lincoln worth anything?

1 cent. It's a novelty item made by punching an image of JFK onto an ordinary cent.

Related Questions

What is a 1963 cigar penny worth?

This is not a penny made by the US mint. It is most likely only worth it's metal value.


How much does a silver penny from the 1800' s worth?

US cents have never been made of silver, not even in the 1800s.


What is the value of a 1974 D penny proof?

Proof pennies are only made at San Francisco. It's not a proof. It is just a penny worth a penny.


How much is a copy of a 1930 us penny worth?

A copy of any US coin has no numismatic value and their worth is limited to the value of the materials it is made of.


How old do a penny have to be before its worth anything?

For the collector value with the exceptions of errors and specially made proof coins, the penny would have to be made before 1959.


What is the value of 1945 lead penny?

There is no such thing as a lead penny. In 1945 they were made of copper and zinc. If your penny is indeed lead then it is a counterfeit and is worth nothing. However, if it is copper then it is worth only a few cents in circulated condition.


How much one penny coin cost in value made in 1899?

it is probably worth £200 in 2011


What is the value of a 1978 silver penny?

The US has never made and never will make silver pennies. If a penny was silver it would be worth more than a dime.


How much is the 1964 Nixon penny worth?

That is a novelty piece -- not made by the U.S. Mint. Novelty value is about a quarter.


How much money is a 1965 penny worth?

A 1965 penny, which is made of copper-plated zinc, typically has little numismatic value and is generally worth its face value of one cent. However, if it's in uncirculated condition or has unique errors, it could be worth more to collectors, sometimes ranging from a few cents to a couple of dollars. For a standard circulated 1965 penny, you can expect it to be worth no more than its face value.


How much is a wheat penny made in 1916?

1916 is not a rare date for Lincoln cents. In circulated condition, it's worth about 5 cents. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $10.00


What is the value of a 192o penny?

In resale value maybe a couple of pound, not much though, an uncirculated Victorian penny is only worth around £5