British Coins

120 Pounds GBP in 1890 had the purchasing power of about £8,797.80 GBP today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.

A British 1856 copper Penny (Victoria)(with plain trident and DEF:), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,850 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £85 to £650 GBP.

A British 1856 copper Penny (Victoria)(with ornamental trident and DEF :), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,000 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £85 to £875 GBP.

A British 1856 copper Penny (Victoria)(Proof FDC) could fetch up to £1,650 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.

1889 Victoria 'Jubilee Head' silver threepences were struck in 0.925 (92.5%)silver and 4,587,010 were struck that year. The coin in ordinary circulated condition is worth about 50p to £1. In mint condition it is worth about £20. Try not to confuse this coin with the Maundy Threepence which is very similar. The Maundy threepence coin has a more proof-like (mirror reflective) surface.

From the Second Coinage (1526-1544) of Henry VIII.

A British 1544 Sovereign (22s 6d), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £6,500 to £16,500 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

A new Bank of England Fifty Pound note featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt was issued into circulation on the 2nd of November, 2011.

The older style Bank of England Fifty Pound note featuring Sir John Houblon will be progressively withdrawn from circulation at a date to be advised after a public announcement from the Bank of England.

During the period 1860 - 1862 the Royal Mint's coinage was changing from copper (up to 1859) to Bronze. In 1861 many varieties have been recorded of this date. The most common however is known as the FREEMAN 33 (consult Michael Freeman's 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain') which fetches anywhere between £2-3 up to £180 - £200. If the 8 is struck over a 6 (FREMMAN 33A) then values rise significantly. I sold an 8 over a 6 3 years ago in near mint state for £3,200. Remember, condition is vital with these coins. Those that are worn or multilated have little, if any, value

A British 1910 sterling silver Threepence (Edward VII), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £30 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £1 to £10 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.

A British coin without the traditional monarchs bust on the obverse would be the 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation commemorative Crown.

Instead of the Queen's bust, she is shown sitting on a horse.

The last British Shilling minted for general circulation was minted in 1966.

The first Two Pound coin (gold), replacing the Two Guinea coin, was issued in 1820 featuring George III on the obverse and St. George and the Dragon on the reverse.

A British 1820 Two Pound coin (or Double Sovereign)(Pattern FDC)(Regnal date LX), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £17,500 GBP.

A British 1820 Two Pound coin (or Double Sovereign)(Proof FDC)(Regnal date LX), is categorised as extremely rare.

Neither of these coins was released for general circulation.

The first general circulation Two Pound coins were issued in 1823 featuring George IV on the obverse and St. George and the Dragon on the reverse.

A British 1823 Two Pound coin (or Double Sovereign)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5,000 GBP.

A British 1823 Two Pound coin (or Double Sovereign)(Proof FDC - no JBM below truncation), is categorised as extremely rare.

A British 1823 Two Pound coin (or Double Sovereign)(Proof FDC - inscribed edge), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £700 to £1,350 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.

Gold was fixed at £832 per Troy Ounce on 1st October 2010. A Troy Ounce is 31.1035 grammes. Your coin therefore has a 'scrap' value of £133 at these prices. It may be worth slightly more collectors' or numismatic value.

A Hibernia 1760 copper Farthing (KG II), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £10 to £90 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

A British 1718 silver Penny (KG I), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £12 to £65 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.

All British predecimal "silver" coins from 1947 onwards are made from a copper-nickel alloy consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

You do not specify whether the coins are circulated or uncirculated, whether they are silver or brass or both, or whether the set is complete (minus the 1947 brass coin which was not produced).

The brass Threepences in uncirculated condition might fetch a few hundred pounds, since four of the coins are potentially worth over One Hundred Pounds each.

Even a set of circulated coins in VF to EF condition are still worth maybe One Hundred Pounds, possibly more.

The only helpful suggestion I can make is to visit your local coin dealer who will be able to assess your collection and give a more accurate valuation.

The U.S. has never made pennies out of silver. For one thing, they'd have more silver than dimes did, and it wouldn't make too much "cents" to give away 9 cents on each coin!

What you have is a coin that's been plated. It's considered to be an altered or damaged coin, and is only worth 1 cent.

A British 1879 sterling silver Threepence (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £80 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £6 to £50 GBP.

A British 1879 sterling silver Threepence (Victoria)(Proof FDC) is considered to be extremely rare.

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.

You are asking about a British coin dated 1788 ("Georgius 111" refers to King George the Third). You would need to give a better description of the coin (condition and denomination, or at least a physical description of the coin's size, material, design, etc.) to get any kind of an estimation of value - it could be less than a dollar or could be several thousand.

Also, there were many tokens and counterfeits - mostly copper or brass - made around that time period, so your "coin" may fall into one of those categories as well.

A British 1852 Shilling, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £225 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £12 to £100 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

The only 1957 British Penny minted was the silver Maundy Penny.

A British 1957 sterling silver Maundy Penny (Elizabeth II)(FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £20 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.

A British 1965 cupro-nickel Florin (Two Shillings)(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.

Please check your coin.

The word "spade" referring to British coins is a reference to the "spade" shaped shield on the reverse of gold Guinea and Half-Guinea coins minted between 1787 and 1800.

The Florin coin was not (re)introduced into the British currency until 1848.

One Shilling GBP in 1789 had the purchasing power of about £4.62 GBP today.

One Shilling GBP in 1789 had the purchasing power of about $7.03 USD 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.

A British 1866 bronze Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £28 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.