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British Coins
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.
3,371 Questions
How would you know if a Churchill Crown coin is satin coated?
Assuming that you refer to the 1965 British Crown (Five Shilling) coin, they all look the same, it is only the finish that differs.
The "satin finish" coin has a slightly dulled surface unlike the shiny mirrored surface of other coins.
The satin finish coin was only minted in small quantities and would have been sold in a protective packaging to protect the finish of the coin.
What is the value of a 1901 silver farthing?
Farthings were not minted from silver, only bronze in 1901.
If you have a silver Farthing it would be because somebody has plated it.
Modified coins have no collector value.
What is the silver content of a 1941 British Shilling?
Zero. Due to the steep rise in the price of silver in 1919/20, the issue of standard .925 silver coins was discontinued and coins of .500 silver were minted. In 1947, silver was needed to repay the bullion lent by the USA during the war years, so silver coins were replaced with coins of the same weight and type made of cupro-nickel.
What is the value of a 2000 RBS commemorative Queen Mother 20 pound note?
A Bank of England 1980 Twenty Pound note (Series D - purple - Shakespeare)(depending on the serial number), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything from £80 up to £100 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £40 to £60 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value of a 1917 British Penny with extra metal on?
A British 1917 Penny, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £45 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £15 GBP.
If the extra metal is there because of defacing or mutilating of the coin, it will probably render the coin valueless. If the extra metal is there because of a genuine minting flaw, the coin may have some value, above the usual, as a collectible coin.
Genuinely flawed coins are not necessarily known about or documented until somebody turns up with one, since they are an "accident" of the minting process, and have escaped detection during quality control at the mint therefore, a valuation cannot be anticipated.
A reputable coin dealer should be able to identify and confirm the coin as genuine and make a valuation.
If you mean an 1877 US Indian Head cent, 19 mm, the same as all cents minted since Large Cents were discontinued in 1857.
If you mean an 1877 British penny, 30.8 mm.
If you're wondering about an enormous (~100 mm) "Indian head penny" dated 1877, please take another look! It's a coaster that sells for a few bucks in gift shops. 1877 is shown because it's the rarest year for a genuine (and much smaller) Indian head penny.
What were the British coins in 1066 called?
British coins minted in 1775 included the Guinea, Half-Guinea, Halfpenny and the Farthing.
British coins in circulation in 1775 included the Five Guinea, Guinea, Half-Guinea, Shilling, Fourpence (Groat), Threepence, Twopence, Penny, Halfpenny and the Farthing.
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Edward 1902 dg Britt omn rex fd ind imp coin features slaying of dragon?
There were five British coins issued in 1902 with the portrait of King Edward (and the latin abbreviation you refer to) on the obverse and St George slaying the dragon on the reverse: Crown - silver, 28.2759g., 92.5% silver (0.8409 tr oz. ASW), 38.5 mm in diameter. Valued at about US$50 in Fine condition, $125 in Extremely Fine, and $250 in Uncirculated. 1/2 sovereign - gold, 3.99g of 91.7% gold (0.1177 tr oz AGW) 1 sovereign - gold, 7.99g of 91.7% gold (0.2355 tr oz AGW) 2 pounds - gold, 15.98g of 91.7% gold (0.4710 tr oz AGW) 5 pounds - gold, 39.94g of 91.7% gold (1.1775 tr oz AGW) Of the gold coins, only the 5 pound coin looks to be valued at more than a 10% or 20% premium above the melt value of the gold, and even then only in Uncirculated condition. Note that versions of the gold coins were produced by Australia as well - while they look very similar, the 1/2 sovereign is worth 2 to 3 times that of its British counterpart, and the 2 pound and 5 pound coins are each worth potentially ten of thousands of dollars.
What is a British Guinea coin?
A Guinea coin is a denomination of the old redundant predecimal British currency system and dates back to the time of Charles II.
It had something of a variable value initially, but settled down to the value of £1/1/0d or, One Pound and one Shilling, 21 Shillings, or 252 Pence depending on your frame of reference.
They were first minted in 1663 and last minted in 1813 when they were effectively replaced by the Sovereign (One Pound).
The coin was made from gold and was amongst the first machine produced English coins. The name came from the fact the gold used to manufacture them was mined in Guinea, West Africa.
During their time in the English currency, Guineas were produced in 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, 2 and 5 Guinea denominations.
The British decimal equivalent value of the Guinea is £1.05 (One Pound and five pence).
Some auction houses still use Guineas to price very valuable items such as racehorses, antique furniture and original "old master" paintings.
From a coin collectors perspective, a Guinea coin or its variants, depending on the year, condition and method of minting, could be worth anything from about a hundred to many thousands of Pounds GBP.
Please note that since the Guinea is part of a redundant or obsolete currency, it no longer has an "exchange rate" with other currencies.
Are 1969 50 pence coins made from silver?
No.
The last British general circulation coin to contain any silver was in 1946. All British "silver" coins are made from a copper nickel alloy giving them a silvery appearance.
Some Proof coins may be made from sterling silver, but that will be indicated on the packaging they are bought in.
How much is a 1899 3 dollar British coin worth?
British Three Shilling coins were only minted from 1811 to 1816 due to coin shortage problems as a result of the Naploneonic wars.
What are the specifications of a British 2 Pence coin?
The British 20 Pence coin was first issued in 1982, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -
20 Pence - 21.4 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thick, weigh 5 grams and are made from 84% copper and 16% nickel, and are seven sided or heptagonal. The edge is plain.
The British 20 Pence coin has maintained the same specifications since its first issue.
What is the 1880 British Farthing with 3 berries?
Many of the Queen Victoria era coins show Queen Victoria with her hair tied in a bun and with a wreath of laurels around her head. The berries are in with the laurel leaves. One of the very fine points of distinction on Victorian coins, especially the copper coins, is the number of berries in the wreath. Sometimes four, sometimes six.
Was there ever a Bank of England One Thousand Pound note?
Yes. A white Two Pound note printed on only one side was first issued in 1797 and last issued in 1821.
Can you spend withdrawn Bank of England banknotes?
The Bank of England advises that -
Some banks, building societies, and Post Offices may still accept the most recent of the notes withdrawn from circulation for deposit to customer accounts or exchange for current series notes. However, agreeing to exchange these notes is at the discretion of the individual institution.
All Bank of England notes from which legal tender status has been withdrawn remain payable at face value forever at the Bank of England in London. Any such notes may be presented for payment either in person during business hours, or sent to us by post.
What is the value of a 1837 Queen Victoria silver three pence piece she has her hair in a bun?
Please have another look at your coin. Queen Victoria was not born until 1819 and did not become queen until 1837.
The first year that a silver 3d (threepence / thrupence) was cast using Queen Victoria as the engraving is 1838.
Silver 3d coins bearing some version of Queen Victoria's likeness were minted every year from 1838-1901. During several years coins were minted two times in a single year.
Maundy 3d coins dating from 1838 to 1926 can be distinguished from those issued for circulation by the quality of the strike. However, this not easy without experience. Such coins may command a premium.
The Queen Victoria "Young Head" 3d coins (where her hair is piled up in a ponytail-like bun) were issued between 1838 and 1897.
The 1847, 1848, 1852 3d coins are considered rare. The 1858 and 1868 coins are considered especially rare because of a minting error.
Starting in 1887 until 1893, 3d coins minted now featured the The Queen Victoria "Jubilee Head."
And finally, from 1893 until her death in 1901, 3d coins were minted with the The Queen Victoria "Old Head." image.
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History of the threepence coin:
"After the Great Recoinage of 1817 the threepence was primarily produced for the Maundy Ceremony, although issues for Colonial use were made.It was not until 1845 that the threepence was struck for general circulation in the UK. From 1817 until 1945 the silver threepence weighed 1.4g and had a diameter of 16mm.
Maundy 3d coins from 1838 to 1926 can be distinguished from those issued for circulation by the quality of the strike. However, this not easy without experience. Such coins may command a premium.
Three interesting errors of legend occur during the Victorian era. The coin is small and the legend very fine, so it is understandable if the wrong punch was used for the similar letters B and R. The two errors are 1858 BRITANNIAB instead of BRITANNIAR, and 1868 RRITANNIAR instead of BRITANNIAR. These two coins are well worth looking out for as they command a substantial premium.
In addition, one die used in 1851 had a 5 punched instead of an 8, making it read 1551. An unusual way to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first 3d!
During 1887 both the obverse and reverse were changed. The head of the Queen changed from the Young Head to the so-called Jubilee Head, and the crown above the figure three was modified. The Young Head version is illustrated. No mules of the two types are known.
In 1893 the obverse was changed to the Veiled Head type, and both the old and new versions exist for that date. The 1893 Jubilee Head 3d is a scarce coin.
Until 1927 the Maundy and currency versions of the coin are more or less identical - the depth of striking being the best clue - but in that year the currency coin was redesigned from the crowned 3 to a new design with three oak sprigs and acorns, while the design of the Maundy version remained unchanged."
Gold coin Queen Victoria year 1802 how much is it?
Such a coin does not exist.
Queen Victoria was not born until 1819 and coins with her likeness were not issued until 1838.
What is the value of an 1891 British Sovereign necklace?
Modified coins have no collector value.
Assuming that the coin has not been damaged or altered in any way by the jewellery making process, the Sovereign might get anything up to £165 GBP.
If the coin has been damaged or altered, it should get the current bullion value of the gold it is made from.
A Bank of England 1978 One Pound note (Series D - green)(Chief Cashier J.B. Page - serial A01), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything up to £15 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £6 GBP.
There seems to be some unexplained significance to "low" serial numbers within the "A01" series of notes. The serial number of your note is nearly 1,000 lower than the quoted example in the catalogue. The value for "low" serial numbers is much higher.
I suggest you take it to a reputable coin dealer for inspection and valuation.
Cents -- those with the wheat ears on the back instead of the Lincoln Memorial, especially those from before 1934
Nickels -- silver ones from 1942-1945, those dates 1938 or 1939 with a "D" or "S" on the back, 1950 with a "D", and any with a buffalo on the back (1913-1938)
Dimes -- anything from 1964 or older is 90% silver, also look for 1982 with no "P" below the date
Quarters -- anything from 1964 or older is 90% silver, also a 1983 that looks like new can be worth several dollars. Also 1932-D and 1932-S can be worth hundreds!
Halves -- anything from 1964 or older is 90% silver, 1965 to 1969 is 40% silver, and 1970 is a rare date.
What is the value of a Bank of England Ten Shilling note serial M35?
A Bank of England 1963 Ten Shilling "replacement" note (Series C - red/brown)(Chief Cashier J.Q. Hollom - serial M35), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything up to £50 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £11 to £25 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the value of a 1945 British Farthing?
A British 1945 bronze Farthing (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4 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.
What is the value of a 1600 British Penny?
A 1600 silver Penny would be from the Sixth Issue of Queen Elizabeth [I].
A British 1600 silver Penny (Elizabeth I), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £90 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.
