British Coins

The smaller 18 mm 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 5 Pence.

A British 1990 cupro-nickel 5 Pence coin (Elizabeth II)(18mm)(Proof FDC), could fetch up to £2 GBP.

A British 1990 5 Pence coin (Elizabeth II)(18mm)(Proof in silver FDC), could fetch up to £12 GBP.

A British 1990 5 Pence coin (Elizabeth II)(18mm)(Proof piedfort in silver FDC), could fetch up to £25 GBP.

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The larger 23.5 mm pre-1991 5 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1991. 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 have little or no value.

A British 1990 cupro-nickel 5 Pence coin (Elizabeth II)(23.5mm), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP.

A British 1990 cupro-nickel 5 Pence coin (Elizabeth II)(23.5mm)(Proof FDC), could fetch up to £3 GBP.

A British 1990 5 Pence coin (Elizabeth II)(23.5mm)(Proof in silver FDC), could fetch up to £12 GBP.

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

Such a coin does not exist. George V did not take the throne until 1910 and the first coins bearing his image were issued in 1911.

If you refer to a 1907 Edward VII Penny, see the related question link below.

The predecimal Halfpenny was withdrawn from circulation in 1971 after the introduction of decimal currency.

The decimal Half Penny and Half New Penny was withdrawn and demonetised in 1984.

Such a coin does not exist.

The modern Sovereign coinage was reintroduced into the currency in 1817. The Five Pound Sovereign in 1820.

Similar coins circulating in 1775 would have been the 5 Guinea coin, but there were none issued in 1775.

It is worth 2 pence. The DG stands for Dei Gratia, Latin for "By the Grace of God", the Reg stands for Regina, the Latin for Queen, FD stands for Fidei Defensor, Latin for "Defender of the Faith". The reason it says "New Pence" is because before decimilization in 1971, Britain used a system involving shillings, pennies, crowns, half-crowns, florins, farthings, etc. and the "New Pence" was there to remind people it was decimal currency because many of the older coins were demonetized.

The decimal New Half Penny and Half Penny coins were last issued for circulation in 1983 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984. 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 have little or no value.

British predecimal Halfpennies have been minted for nearly 1,000 years. The average coin catalogue has pages and pages of entries for them. Please be a little more specific and specify a particular year.

A British 1914 silver Maundy Penny, in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £15 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £8 GBP.

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

A British 1915 sterling silver Threepence (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £22 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £1 to £5 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.

1837 was the year Queen Victoria ascended the throne. Her Silver Jubilee year was 1862 (this was not celebrated as both her husband, Albert, and mother died in 1861 leaving her in mourning), her Golden Jubilee year was 1887 and her Diamond Jubilee year was 1897. She died at 6.30 pm on 22nd January 1901 at Osborne House, Isle of Wight.

There were no "coins of the realm" issued commemorating any of the Jubilee's, although the Royal Mint produced coins from 1887-1892 using what they refer to as the "Jubilee bust". Coins issued from 1893-1901 are referred to as "Old Head coinage" or "veiled head" and are probably the most familiar image of Queen Victoria.

There were a multitude of medals, medallions and souvenirs issued commemorating the various Jubilee's, not only in Britain, but in other countries, colonies and cities of the British Empire. There was a further issue of medals, medallions and souvenirs on her death. All of these will have a reference to the year 1837.

They were made from a variety of metals with a wide variety of different designs and inscriptions.

The gold, silver and bronze medals issued in 1887 had a ribbon added to them in 1897.

They are all collectible and, depending on their condition, have some value at the very least.

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

Your coin is possibly a medal or medallion struck to commemorate the Wedding of Prince Albert of Wales (later to become King Edward VII) and Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863.

There are also a variety of similarly inscribed medals, medallions and tokens for their 25th Wedding Anniversary in 1888.

If the medal or medallion is made from gold or silver, it will be worth at least the current bullion value of gold or silver.

If the medal or medallion is made from a base metal and is in anything other than mint condition, it is most likely not worth much.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a valuation based on inspection and correct identification of the medal/medallion/token.

A British 1966 bronze Halfpenny (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.50 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much.

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

A British 1949 cupro-nickel Sixpence (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £8 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £1 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 1853 copper Penny (Victoria)(with ornamental trident - DEF-:), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £235 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £95 GBP.

A British 1853 copper Penny (Victoria)(with plain trident - DEF:), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £375 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £15 to £120 GBP.

A British 1853 copper Penny (Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,000 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 1797 copper "cartwheel" Penny (George III)(36 mm diameter, 10 leaves in wreath)(aka a "Cartwheel coin" or "Soho Penny"), 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 £12 to £300 GBP.

A British 1797 copper "cartwheel" Penny (George III)(aka a "Cartwheel coin" or "Soho Penny")(11 leaves in wreath), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £15 to £350 GBP.

A British 1797 "cartwheel" Penny (George III)(Gilt copper Proof FDC) could fetch up to £950 GBP.

A British 1797 "cartwheel" Penny (George III)(Copper Proof FDC) could fetch up to £750 GBP.

A British 1797 "cartwheel" Penny (George III)(Bronzed Proof FDC) could fetch up to £650 GBP.

A British 1797 "cartwheel" Penny (George III)(Silver Proof FDC) could fetch up to £3,750 GBP.

A British 1797 "cartwheel" Penny (George III)(Gold Proof FDC) could fetch up to £25,000 GBP.

NOTE - The "Cartwheel Penny" was only issued in 1797 and was the first of the large copper Pennies replacing the much smaller silver Penny.

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.

A British 1730 Halfpenny, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £12 to £325 GBP.

A British 1730 Halfpenny (GEOGIVS error), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £20 to £425 GBP.

A British 1730 Halfpenny (stop after date), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £20 to £350 GBP.

A British 1730 Halfpenny (no stop after REX), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £425 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.

The Guernsey decimal New Half Penny coins were first and last issued for circulation in 1971 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984. 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 have little or no value.

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.

A British 1986 nickel-brass Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Edge = XIII "COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.

A British 1986 nickel-brass Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Edge = XIII "COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND") (specimen in presentation folder), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.

A British 1986 50% silver Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Edge = XIII "COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND"), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £15 GBP.

A British 1986 nickel-brass Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Edge = XIII "COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND")(Proof FDC), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP.

A British 1986 Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Edge = XIII "COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND")(Proof in silver FDC), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £30 GBP.

A British 1986 Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Edge = XIII "COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND")(Proof in gold FDC), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £500 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 1877 bronze Halfpenny (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £190 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £1 to £60 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 1899 bronze Halfpenny (Victoria), 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 up to £2 to £8 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.

It costs about $1,000 for all the work and the crown and installation. You can find places at cheaper costs.

All British Sovereigns issued since 1817 are made from 22 carat gold. At the very least, any Sovereign is worth bullion value. Any collector value would depend on the year and design of the coin, the condition, and even where it was minted.

A British 1727 Shilling (George II)(Plumes in angles), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £65 to £975 GBP. A British 1727 Shilling (George II)(Roses and Plumes in angles), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £40 to £675 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

A British 1854 copper Penny (Victoria)(with plain trident prongs), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £235 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £95 GBP.

A British 1854 copper Penny (Victoria)(with ornamental trident prongs and DEF-:), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £240 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £8 to £100 GBP.

A British 1854/3 copper Penny (Victoria)(with plain trident prongs), 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 £12 to £190 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.

Since the Recoinage Act of 1816, the British Halfcrown has varied from 14.1 to 14.2 grams. The British 1921 50% silver Halfcrown weighed 14.14 grams.

A British 1925 50% silver Sixpence (KG V), 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 anything from to £2 to £15 GBP.

A British 1925 50% silver Sixpence (KG V)(with similar beading and a broader rim), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £35 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from to £2 to £15 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.