What is a 1909 penny worth?
Lincoln Wheat Penny Values Are Rising
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1909 Lincoln Penny | $4 | $12 |
| 1909 Lincoln Penny (S) | $100 | $275 |
| 1910 Lincoln Penny | $0.35 | $10 |
| 1910 Lincoln Penny (S) | $17 | $80 |
How many different 1909 pennies are there?
Important Varieties Thanks to the controversy with the designer’s initials and a minting error on San Francisco coins, there are five main varieties of the 1909 wheat penny.
What old UK pennies are worth a lot of money?
Rare and valuable British coins
- 1933 George V Penny. Undoubtedly the most famous British coin is the 1933 penny.
- 1917 King George V Gold Sovereign London.
- 1937 Edward VIII Brass Threepence.
- 1996 Football European Championship £2.
How much are old British pennies worth?
The old predecimal British penny is a large and heavy coin: It weighs 9.45 grams and measures 30.86mm across. It is worth the equivalent of 1/240 of a pound: There are 240 predecimal pennies to the Pound Sterling.
What UK pennies are rare?
Most valuable and rare UK coins wanted by collectors
- 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin – valued at £3,000.
- 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence – valued at £1,500.
- 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin – valued at £500.
- 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin – valued at £485.
- 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin – valued at £170.
What’s the rarest 1p coin?
Despite that, one of the most valuable coins ever sold was a 1933 old penny which sold for £72,000 at auction. Unfortunately, it’s highly unlikely you’ll find one in your change because according to the Royal Mint’s records, just six coins were struck.
What can I do with old pennies UK?
Generally, banks or foreign exchange won’t accept coins, but there are lots of other options:
- Try taking them to your local charity shop as many charities accept old and foreign coins to help raise valuable funds.
- Oxfam shops accept stamps, coins, banknotes and other collectable items like medals and badges.
Are any old UK pennies worth anything?
Even so, one of the most valuable coins ever sold is a 1p – the 1933 ‘old penny’, which in 2016 sold for £72,000 at auction.
Which old English pennies are valuable?