Half Penny - 1885 & One Penny - 1901

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(Half Penny - 1885 & One Penny - 1901)

Half Penny - 1885 & One Penny - 1901

Jason (guest) 26 May 2010 11:25

Hi. Can anyone help with the two coins i own. They are a Half Penny - 1885 & One Penny - 1901.

Re: Half Penny - 1885 & One Penny - 1901

Ken Kash 26 May 2010 22:16

Do you have a country of origin? The U.S. did not make any half cents during that time period and since you are referring to it as a "Penny" I'm assuming it U.K. or one of their territories from that period.

Let me know and I'll try to assist as much as possible

Re: Half Penny - 1885 & One Penny - 1901

Coinhunter 02 Jun 2010 03:12

If it is from Great Britain, the name of the country won't be on the coin-at least, not obviously. The name and titles of the monarch along with a description of the coins would be clues to identification.

prophet (guest) 18 Apr 2011 10:44

ya its a british coin btw can u help me find its value

Values

Ken Kash 18 Apr 2011 20:01

Value is tough depending on condition and these coins wore quickly so I'll take a shot.

The 1885 1/2 penny: in good to fine is about $2, in very fine about $5 to $6, in extra fine $30 to $40

The 1901 penny: in good to fine 50 cents, in very fine $1, in extra fine $7 to $10

When buying/selling foreign coins in the U.S. prices will fluctuate as demand is not constant. You'll need to be patient to buy or sell at the price you want.