Old Coins Found

Excuse my ignorance, but what is a Krausse?

Mathew, your 1862 Victoria looks like a T. Stokes token from Victoria. He was based in Melbourne.

Wow, that's quite a list you've got there, mathewhobson. Let's see what we can do with it. As stated, to obtain a value, condition is everything; I'm going to assume "typical circulated grades", Fine or Very Fine; if your coin is worn flat, it'll be worth less, if mint-sharp and clear, it can be worth much more. Values quoted are in US$.

Great Britain 1 penny 1901: common enough. Probably worth ~ $1 or so.

Victoria token 1 penny - this is one of the "stock-type" tokens produced by T. Stokes, one of the larger token producers in Australia at the time. There are several different sub-varieties of the Victorian Arms/Vine Branch type, but in that condition they all catalogue the same: around $15 to $20.

1806 copper coin, Britannia: there were several denominations of this design (farthing, halfpenny and penny). We'll need the diameter to know which one this is. In that condition, pennies are ~$20, halfpennies $10 and farthings ~$15.

Great Britain 1 penny 1868: that's actually a slightly scarcer date; the lowest grade the catalogue gives is $15.

Great Britain ½ pennies: 1884 $2, 1886 $2, 1898 $1.50, 1903 $1.

The Australian ones have been answered well enough. I'll be back shortly to continue this posting.

To continue...

The "Emperor Napoleon III" coin is, presumably, French - We'll need more info on this one, either a pic or a good description, especially size and metal.

The Kwantung coin is late Chinese Empire or early Republic, from 1903 on. A pic is really necessary to find the subtype of this one. It's probably Krause# Y193, worth ~$1, but there are some scarce mule types.

New Zealand ½ crown 1933 - the catalogue says around $3, but New Zealand and the silver price have both gone up since the catalogue came out.

Fiji 1 florin 1957 - again around $2.

the three French ones - the description is ambiguous; are they all 50 centimes? Might need pics of these to make sure they're not colonials.

Great Britain 3 pence 1937 - is that the silver one or the brass one? They made both that year. Silvers are around $1, brass (12-sided) worth 50¢.

USA 5¢ 1928 - I'm sure our American friends could help out more with this one, but my Krause says $2 to $4, depending on mintmark. Options are D, S and none. I think the mintmark on these is just below the date?

I assume the 1920 shilling is British, with a Lion standing on a crown on it? Catalogue says ~$3.

Great Britain 1 shilling 1891 - I assume it looks like the one in texasmick's post here? $10.

Canada 5¢ 1943 - the 12-sided brass one? 50¢.

Don't know what the "1914 c20" might be. Need a pic.

Edit: Whups, didn't see the pic of the '37 3 pence. That's the Brass one, and in pretty good nick, too. Probably around $4 or so.

that 1806 penny is very nice, I'm hoping to get one of them myself, I know someone who has an uncirculated one, but its 1805. I presume its worth a bit. keep the scans coming!
oh and your scan pics are good! any of mine are pretty stuff, could you give me some tips mathewhobson!!?!
p.s. nice 1937 three pence. iv some of them in similar condition, 1937 is an easy obtainable year I believe. esp in brass.

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oh and your scan pics are good! any of mine are pretty stuff, could you give me some tips mathewhobson!!?!

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Hey Banjax, I tried using my scanner but the coins didn't turn out well. Instead I used a digital camera with some strong lighting provided by Ikea :P :)

Ah. Italian 20 centesimi 1914, in that condition I'd say 50¢ to $1.

10 Cash Year Unknown. Does anybody know anything about this Chinese? Hong Kong? coin :) thx thx Everyone is much help

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