Coins From A Deceased Estate 25 And 46 Pennies Amongst Them

still experimenting with the camera settings

Here are the 2x 1925's. I know the pics are still crap Sorry, doin my best but i'll get the hang of it.

To the sceptics out there. These coins are from a genuine deceased estate. I'm not trying to sell them, I am just wanting to know what I have here before I lose out through my own lack of knowledge on this subject. I am a 2nd hand dealer so though I have bought silver coins and old notes in the past, I have had very little experience with pennies and thought that they were not worth much but upon researching today I saw a few that were worth something and via google found myself checking out the fake 46 thread here. I came by these coins as part of a deceased estate from the daughter of a gentleman who had this shoebox under his bed. I only bought it because it had the 2x pre decimal notes and because I collect silver. Even after reading about the copies on the market and seeing them on e-bay I am still 100% sure that these coins are genuine. Why am I so convinced? Well the coins were all rolled up in butchers paper and old newspaper. The newspaper is dated 1965. Were they faking them back then? Doubt it. And just in case you think, ahh anyone can roll a coin up in an old bit of newspaper with some other old coins to trick a beginner, the newspaper was so brittle that once I unrolled it, it could not be re-rolled, it practically fell apart when I touched it. Also the lady wasn't asking much money so thats another reason why I 100% believe all these coins are genuine. Anyway, like I said, I didn't come here to try to sell them but to learn which ones might be worth what and how to grade them somewhat and any help in that regard is much appreciated. When I learn how to photograph coins, (i had no idea it would be so tough)

As far as I can tell from your pics so far,the 2 x 46's look genuine looking at the weak 19 & strong 46 & the one on the left looks much better than average.
The 25's look good too,the one on the right looks much better but better pics are essential.
Looks like you got a real good lot there.
Oh & try not to handle the coins with bare hands,cotton gloves will stop the oils etc transfering from your hands to the coin.

It is a very nice lot you have got onto. I would love to get a find like that. If the 46 in the first few photos has not been touched up as I had previosuly suggested it is a very high grade and is worth quite a lot of money.

There seems to be lots of pennies looking at the box you have. I'm jealous you get to sort them all.

If I were you I would be looking for any pre 1936 coins with full 8 pearls, especially the 1914, 15, 18, 26 and 31. In EF grade they jump a lot in value.

If you have any 1933 coins I also suggest searching this forum for something called a 1932/33 overdate which can be worth a bit and then checking your coins to see if you have one.

The 2x brown 1946 and 2x 1925 would have to add up to at least $300 so if you paid less than that you're already doing very well I think.

Maybe these pennies can swing you away from silver and into copper, far better looking IMO. The 1911-36 penny is the best looking coin Australia has had to date.

Thank you everyone for all the help. I have a bunch more pics to put up now so here goes. all feedback appreciated. I can feel a copper addiction coming on haha. Thanks for the tips too appleangel. Is it right not to clean these at all? not even a bit of soapy water?







maybe I should do alist then you guys can tell me what is worth putting a pic up of?

Good morning Erkle, thank you for all your help thus far. I have been searching the forums to try and learn what to look out for. I've found 2X 39 roo's in good cond, well they look it to me lol. A 48 y dot. I think the only earlier 1's with 8 pearls are a couple of 36's. I think I've got the bug now lol