Oct 12, 2011 i have a 1783 us penny, what do you think it is worth. A nice 1888 penny is worth a premium to those assembling collections of indian pennies. Very old 1912 penny british coin related discussions. Of all the pennies ever produced, the indian head style is one of the most popular. Britain, england, wales, scotland, ireland, and colonies 1885 penny value united kingdom. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector. Values, images, and specifications for the 1885 uk penny. The united states large cent was a coin with a face value of 1100 of a united states dollar. Of all the coins in the wheat penny series, the 1955 wheat penny might be one of the most well known. Eye appeal and strong 1871 indian head penny value is evident to all. Many collectors are building collections and putting a heavy demand on the rare dates and better condition coins. A penny s worth of character kindle edition by stuart, jesse. Heres a rundown on the different values for 1914 pennies what are 1914 pennies worth.
In 1864 the composition was changed to 95 percent copper and 5 percent tin with a reduced weight of 3. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. These are considered to be some of the finest books of their type ever written, especially those on ices, of which mrs. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. At work the next day, corbin said she had the office in an uproar. Find not only your 1885 indian head penny value but all dates in the series are listed on the. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. If it is a heaton penny small h to the left of the date, it will be worth more than a standard penny. A pennys worth of character kindle edition by stuart. Your coin may be worn, the design somewhat faded, however today it is desired by many.
Being more than 100 years old, there really arent many of these coins that have survived the years, and even fewer that have survived in decent condition. As of july 20, there was a decent climb in wheat penny values. Just to confirm, this is the coin showing the head of king george v facing left. Coming in at number 1 on this list of rare canadian pennies is the renown 1936 dot penny. Just make sure you dont get rid of any of the rare pennies on this list. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. The indian head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4.
London coins holds auctions every three months in bracknell, berkshire with a dedicated section for english coins. I have a 1783 us penny, what do you think it is worth. Value of 1892 indian head cent, key date prices and images. All 1914 pennies are worth more than face value, which is why it pays to look for these coins in your spare change. They range in subject from collectible childrens books and coloring books to out of print sports books and more. If your smallsized penny is dated 1857 or 1858, it is a flying eagle cent. Then she saw the date and thought it was a bicentennial coin. Book cover of the modern bicycle, published in london in 1877. Share with us optional please tell us how you intend to reuse this image. Without further ado, my top 10 rare canadian pennies. Marshalls larger cookery book of extra recipes 1891 and fancy ices 1894 and gave public lectures on cooking. Most of the coin prices are realistic amounts that a dealer will pay you. I know, its a bummer to find out that some 70 or 80year old pennies are worth less than a modern day firstclass postage stamp.
Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. Values, images, specs for the 1885 penny coin from britain, england, united kingdom. Dont throw your pennies away they could be worth more than you can. The first official mintage of the large cent was in 1793, and its production continued until 1857, when it was officially replaced by the modernsize onecent coin commonly called the penny large cents were made of nearly pure copper, or copper as.
This will help us to understand whats popular and why so that we can continue to improve access to the collections. Particularly popular were penny licks, a penny s worth of ice cream, bought from a cart, and served in a shell or glass. If youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a penny s worth of character.
Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Being more than 100 years old, there really arent many of these coins that have survived the years, and even fewer that have survived in. This section covers all english milled issues offered as individual items or small groups, and in their raw state i.
In 1885, starleys nephew john kemp starley took these new developments to launch the. Information on old books describes how to determine the value of old books by the smithsonian libraries. The pennyfarthing, also known as a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, was the first. United states one cent penny values, 1793 to present indian head usa one cent penny values 1859 to 1909.
The wheat penny is a classic iconic early 21st century american coin with a face value of 1 cent that was minted from 1909 to 1956. Jul 12, 2008 burnham, pa a penny saved is a penny earned, but a 1793 penny found in a pennsylvania womans garden is probably worth a lot more. A very popular coin, everyone understands and has heard of the value of an indian head penny. Im still learning all the errors and what to look for. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Visual appeal adds to 1871 indian head penny value a visual treat is occasionally brought to market. Your 1888 indian head penny value is often higher than average because of its condition. The ngc coin price guide is a complete catalog of coin values for us and world coins from 1600 to date, compiled from a variety of numismatic sources. If you have a lincoln wheat penny in great condition from a year that is sought after by dealers and collectors, you may benefit from having your penny graded by an ngc or pcgs grading service. What would you do if you were cleaning the attic and found an old volume of oliver twist or great expectations.
She even suggested using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. While 1909 indian head pennies are relatively scarce, its best to seek original, uncleaned specimens for your coin collection if you can afford such pieces. Mintage numbers released by the philadelphia mint show that 390,958,000 examples were minted. Check out the world price guide on for great britain penny values. The george v canadian large penny was struck by the royal canadian mint from 1912 to 1920. Britain, england, wales, scotland, ireland near colon, plain trident variety 1855 penny value united kingdom. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books.
He is well known for designing indian head pennies and also created the twocent piece, which in 1864 became the first coin to. Longacre, who was the chief engraver of the united states mint from 1844 until his death in 1869, was the designer of the indian head penny. Jun 11, 2017 no such coin exists from 1867 you are probably referring to the centennial cent minted in 1967. A pennys worth of character by jesse stuart nook book. This penny is the undisputed king of canadian pennies. Cheryl corbin first thought she had picked up a quarter while planting flowers in june. I found a sliver penny also, but it is not light weight at all. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The value of this coin because of its metal content is worth at least 2 cents, highly graded examples can be worth 2060 usd. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. As the years go by, wheat penny values continue to climb higher.
Your old books lists questions and answers about book collecting. Debras penny booksgreat used history books on amazon. Oct 07, 2016 the value of a 1912 british penny can vary greatly depending on the condition. The 1885 indian head penny is just one of many editions, but as part of the coins from the 1880s, it is especially popular amongst collectors. As these pennies continue to become rarer and harder to find, their values will only increase. Value, specifications, and images for the 1885 indian head one cent coin from the united states of america. Wheat pennies are still readily found in circulation and because of. On a personal note we just love searching penny rolls for wheat and indian head pennies. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell.
Top 10 rare canadian pennies my road to wealth and freedom. Glowing orange and bright golden yellow are just two of the hues shining from the surfaces. Jesse stuarts a pennys worth of character is a lesson in honesty that the reader, young or old, will not easily forget. Lincoln cent 19091958 collectors folder warmans collector coin folders warmans on. For it to be worth more, it would need to be uncirculated or very nearly so in which case it could be worth a few 10s of pounds.
Plenty were struck to meet todays demands from coin collectors, however, 1885 pennies are considered a better date by most coin collectors and are not as frequently found in rolls of mixed indian head pennies as other issues from the 1880s are. Values, images, and specifications for the 1855 uk penny. This delightful story is full of details from stuarts native eastern kentucky. We have seen the same trend with indian head pennies, most of which are worth a dollar, even in bad shape. If you can post a picture, one of the penny boys will be able to give you a value. Head penny is quite basic, and features a wreath surrounding the one cent face value.
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