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In 1864, a penny could buy a variety of small items, such as a piece of candy, a pencil, or a handful of nails. It could also cover the cost of a newspaper or a small portion of food, like a loaf of bread or a few apples, depending on the region. However, the purchasing power of a penny was much greater than today, making it a more valuable currency for everyday transactions.
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What is an 1864 New York one penny worth?
$12
What is the value of an 1864 2 PENNY?
It's a 2 cent piece not a 2 penny coin:The 1864 2 cent piece has values of $35.00- $80.00 in average circulated condition
What does a 1864 2 cent coin look?
Click on the link in "RELATED LINKS" to see an 1864 2 Cent coin.
What was the Price of a sweatshirt in 1940?
Well back then, a penny could buy you an entire meal. On what it was likely to be was a around 70 to 80 cents.
What would a penny buy in 1917?
By 1917, you couldn't buy a lot with just one penny: one popular item was penny candy, and many candy stores had jars of it; there were also a few toys that still cost a penny. And you could still mail a post card for one cent. But although there were fewer things that cost one cent, there were some that you could buy for two or three pennies. Many newspapers in 1917 cost two cents (some had begun raising their rates from one cent to two cents as paper became more expensive); postage stamps were also generally two cents. And if you could come up with five pennies (or a nickel), you could see a movie-- although not in the best seats.
What could a penny buy in the year 1928?
A penny could buy you a great many things in the year 1928. A penny could buy a child a piece of candy for example.
What could you have bought with a 1770 half penny in 1770?
In the 1800's you could buy a loaf of bread for a penny. A penny could also buy a small amount of tobacco in the 1800's.
What could you buy for a penny in 1927?
Probably anything that you could buy now for a dollar.
What could you buy with 2?
you could but 2 penny sweets
How much was a One Penny at that time Can you give us the value today of one penny Could every body buy the Penny Black stamp in 1840?
The One Penny Black cost one penny. Anyone could go to the post office and buy a stamp.
Where could you buy a penny board in geelong?
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What could you buy with a penny in 1863?
There are a number of things that you could buy with a penny in 1863. Some of them included groceries, books, pens, toys and so much more.
What could you buy in 1937 with a penny?
One Penny GBP in 1937 had the purchasing power of about £0.17 GBP today.
What is an 1864 New York one penny worth?
$12
What is the value of an 1864 2 PENNY?
It's a 2 cent piece not a 2 penny coin:The 1864 2 cent piece has values of $35.00- $80.00 in average circulated condition
What does a 1864 2 cent coin look?
Click on the link in "RELATED LINKS" to see an 1864 2 Cent coin.
I have an 1863 Indian penny and a 1901 Indian penny is the 1863 penny supposed to be thicker than the 1901 penny?
Indian Head cents from 1859 to 1864 weigh 4.67 grams and are thicker than all other Indian Head coins dated after 1864. Near the end of 1864 the weight change to 3.11 grams.The thicker coins are made of Copper Nickel and the thinner coins are made from Bronze
