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Collecting coins of the UK or Great Britain as a hobby. Please include as many of these criteria as possible in your question to ensure an accurate evaluation of a coin: the denomination, the country of origin, the year of minting and the condition.

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What is the value of a 1745 British Penny?

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During the 1970's I sold a 1745 British penny in good condition for $20.

Dumb, I know. I found it in a lakebed (Youghiogheny Lake in Pa. before the dam was emptied). I was broke and trying to finish college.

What might it be worth these days?

We also found near perfect flint Indian arrow heads about a dozen or so.

What is the value of an Birmingham and neath 1811 one penny coin?

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No pennies were minted in the UK in 1811. It could be a token.

What was the value of an English shilling in 1774?

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One Shilling GBP in 1752 had the purchasing power of about £5.86 GBP today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations for which I cannot take credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.

What is the value of an 1847 British Crown?

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A British 1847 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(Victoria)(Crowned shield - Regnal date XI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £65 to £1,400 GBP.

A British 1847 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(Victoria)(Five Shillings)(crowned cruciform shield - Gothic - Undecimo on edge), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,950 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £500 to £1,450 GBP.

A British 1847 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(Victoria)(crowned cruciform shield - Gothic - Septimo on edge), is of the highest rarity.

A British 1847 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(Victoria)(crowned cruciform shield - Gothic - plain edge)(Proof in white metal FDC), is of the highest rarity.

A British 1847 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(Victoria)(crowned cruciform shield - Gothic - plain edge)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4,000 GBP.

A British 1847 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings)(Victoria)(crowned cruciform shield - Gothic - plain edge)(Proof in white metal FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6,000 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.

What is the value of a 1066 English shillings?

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The Shilling was not introduced into the currency until about 1550.

Is a two headed pound coin worth anything?

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Yes, they may have different pictures on the reverse side (of the Queen's head). And they look very pretty in my opinion.

Can you exchange old fifty pence pieces?

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If you refer to the larger 30 mm pre-1998 50 Pence coins, you are probably stuck with them.

If the coins are in mint condition, you may get something for them from a coin dealer.

What are the English Pound banknotes?

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The currency of the UK is the Pound Sterling (or more normally, just Pound). The Bank of England produces all of the banknotes for England and Wales, whilst several banks in Northern Ireland and Scotland produce notes to their own designs. Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man also issue their own notes.

The only notes in current issue in England are £5, £10, £20 and £50.

Scotland, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man also have £1 notes. Scotland and Northern Ireland also issue £100 notes.

Which British coin has a portcullis?

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Various British coins dating back hundreds of years have had a shield of one type or another on the reverse.

The only current British coin to have a full shield is the new design One Pound coin first issued in 2008.

How many British 1983 2 Pence coins with New Pence were minted?

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The only British 2 Pence coins minted in 1983 were minted for either Mint Uncirculated or Proof coin sets.

A total of 631,000 British 2 Pence coins were minted for the Mint Uncirculated coin sets.

The "Mule" (2 New Pence instead of Two Pence) coins were included in sets packed by the Royal Mint for the "Martini and Heinz presentation sets", and not all sets included the "Mule" 2 Pence coin. No "Mule" coins were included in any of the Royal Mint sets.

Nobody has ventured a specific quantity of coins that were minted, but rather the vague "some" or "a quantity".

For want of a better answer, a number very significantly less than 631,000 of the 1983 "mule" 2 New Pence coins were minted.

Siver ring inscription two shillings 1944 fid def imp omn rex?

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It has been fashionable on and off for a few hundred years to convert or incorporate coins into jewellery such as rings, pendants, brooches, buttons, and more recently, wrist watches.

The jewellery might be worth something, but the coin is rendered worthless by modifying or altering it.

What is the value of an 1885 British Five Guinea coin?

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William and Mary Five Guinea coins were minted in every year from 1691 to 1694 inclusive.

A British 1691 to 1694 gold Five Guinea coin (KW III and QM), (depending on Regnal year) circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2,000 to £17,500 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.

Why Latin on British coins?

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DG = Dei gratia/by the Grace of God; FD = Fidei Defensor/Defender of the Faith; Britt Omn Rex (or Reg)/ King (Queen) of All Britain

What is the value of a 1962 British Farthing?

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Such a coin does not exist.

The last British Farthing was minted in 1956 and they were demonetised in 1960.

What is the value of a 1969 Bailiwick of Guernsey 50 Pence coin?

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These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 50 Pence in Guernsey.

The Bailiwick of Guernsey currency (GGY) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Guernsey decimal coinage is near identical in dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Guernsey currency is "legal tender" only in Guernsey, but may be regarded as "acceptable tender" in Britain.

What British coins are likely to increase in value?

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The 2p and 1p coins struck before 1992 have a copper content which, due to the high price of copper, makes them worth just slightly more. The famous undated 2008 20p coin is worth from £60 - £100 (100,000 were struck in error with no date on the Queen's head side). 1983 2p coins (still legal tender) which were issued in sets with 'NEW PENCE' instead of 'TWO PENCE' can sell for £400 - £600. They are very rare. Many early decimal coins in UNC condition can sell for more than their face value. Consult SPINK's 'Coins of England and the United Kingdom' for more information.

How much is a 2003 Delizabeth II DG Reg. FD coin worth?

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Unless it's in a special package that says it's a silver proof what you have is made of copper-nickel and is a common circulation coin. If so, its value as of 08/2009 is about 80¢.

If it's a proof issue and the packaging indicates it's made of silver, its value is in the area of US$45 - 55.

What is a 1900 shilling worth?

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A British 1910 sterling silver Shilling (Edward VII), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £110 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £50 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.

What is the value of a Queen Victoria full Sovereign coin?

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Your coin is either a Two Pound (Double Sovereign) or a Five Pound (Quintuple Sovereign). They are both made from 22 carat gold and are almost identical except for size, the Quintuple Sovereign (36 mm) being significantly larger than the Double Sovereign (28.4 mm).

A British 1887 gold Two Pound coin (Victoria), 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 £300 to £500 GBP.

A British 1887 gold Five Pound coin (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £750 to £1,150 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation and be able to assist with positive identification.

What is a 1953 coronation crown worth?

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Sovereigns are made from 91.67% gold and are not plated.

There were no Sovereigns minted in 1953.

Queen Elizabeths Coronation commemorative coin was the 1953 Crown which is made from a cupro-nickel alloy.

Modified coins have no collector value.

What is the value of a 1731 british coin in the front it reads georg1vsrex and the back read Britain nia?

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In 1723, that would be George I. GEORGIVS REX - BRITANNIA.

Your coin is either a copper Halfpenny or a Farthing, they are virtually identical except for the diameter, the Halfpenny (29-30mm) being larger than the Farthing (23-24mm).

A British 1723 Halfpenny, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £30 to £625 GBP.

A British 1723 Halfpenny (no stop on rev), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £100 to £475 GBP.

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A British 1723 Farthing, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £30 to £500 GBP.

A British 1723 Farthing (error in REX), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £95 to £725 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.

What could you buy with a Shilling in 1860?

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One Shilling GBP in 1860 had the purchasing power of about £3.16 GBP today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations for which I cannot take credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.

What is the value of a 1572 British Sixpence?

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A British 1571 silver Sixpence (Elizabeth [I]), depending on the variant, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £450 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.

What is the value of a 1959 British Shilling?

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A British 1958 cupro-nickel Shilling (English reverse)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £40 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £8 GBP.

A British 1958 cupro-nickel Shilling (Scottish reverse)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much.

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.