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United States
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I'm curious about this coin because it looks different than other 1901 British pennies that I have seen have pictures of. Any thoughts on this coin? Thanks!   |
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How big is it and what color is it?
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New Member
 United States
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It's appears to be bronze. The color is bright and almost looks like gold. Appears to be in excellent condition. It's just slightly larger than a US Penny.
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United States
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Another picture for comparison of size  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Tzarmarko is asking the right questions.
A gold sovereign weighs 8 grammes and is 21.5 mm in diameter.
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Canada
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Umm...lol. This isn't a penny, it is a gold sovereign I believe. If it weighs 7.98g and 22.05mm diameter, it's a sovereign; if it weighs 3.99g and a 19,3mm diameter, it's a half sovereign. They are 91.7% gold and are quite valuable. From the image, I think it's a full sovereign worth about $400 or more, if it's a half sovereign about $225 or more. A gold sovereign: http://www.aussiecoins.com/coins/go...ign-both.jpg |
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United Kingdom
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It looks like a full soverign to me :) congratulations :)
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United States
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Wow! You guys made my day! I've had this coin collection since I was a kid (I'm almost 40 now) and I just came across it in the garage last night. I actually had thought the collection had been lost years ago. The gold sovereign does make sense because one of my uncles took a trip to Australia and brought me back some coins as I recall. I have a few other Australian coins as well. This coin is in really nice condition - I would prefer to hang on to it. I believe I'll buy a proper plastic case for it and keep it in a safe place. Thanks again!
Edited by watchingfromafar
08/05/2012 09:36 am
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United Kingdom
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I nearly had a stroke when I saw that! Soon as I saw the reverse I recognised it.
*AHEM* I mean, yeah, definitely a penny. Ill give you a buck for it.
Incidentally, you just went from a nice condition penny worth a few quid to a £400 coin. Id recommend selling as gold is at such a high price and a new mine is being set up, but I love gold and you might be better off keeping it. Good to have family relics. If you do sell you could consider becoming a coin community supporter!
And grading isn't so important for Sovereigns, and this isn't too old so people will probably be buying for the gold. All considered, it looks great in the pictures anyway.
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United States
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Thanks Ben! Wow, cleaning the garage really does pay off, haha. My uncle who gave it to me passed away years ago, otherwise I'd call him up and have a good laugh. The funny part is, I kept thinking it looked like gold, but... nah, couldn't be...
Cheers!
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United Kingdom
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Well done.
It looks like a half sovereign (just under 4g of 22ct gold)
Don't forget to do the lottery.
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United States
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Wow! Awesome find!! What a day brightener!! As soon as I saw the picture I knew.. Wow.. Just wow... Congrats! Beautiful coin! Ya I'd definitely recommend getting a air-tite capsul for it, the gold is worth the $ bit you still want to keep it "pretty", lol. Congrats again!
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United States
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Thanks! Yeah I believe I will buy a nice capsule for it as it's in super shape and really cool to look at. It's definitely a full (not half) sovereign, I measured it out. Reading back through the thread, I have to make one more observation. Ben from the UK commented that the coin "isn't too old" and is probably worth more for the gold. I think he's absolutely, 100 percent correct. But isn't it funny how Americans and Europeans define "old" so differently? To an American, a building (or coin) that is over a hundred years old is really, really old. To a European, that same building would be considered new construction! <grin> I might post a few other coins for you to look at if I think it's worth your time, but this one is definitely the gem in my collection, I believe. I wonder what else I can find in the garage today? :)
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08/05/2012 11:40 am
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United Kingdom
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Watchingfromafar, I will give you good money for the garage as it is!
Ah, I'm kidding. I'm skint. But if theres a sovereign in there, I guaranty theres good stuff in there still hiding. You just havent realised (if you missed a sovereign, who knows what else has been passed over!). I recommend you get anything metal and photograph it for further advice from the people here.
I mean, C'mon, fake Ancient Greek coin and a sovereign? Thats a good mix there, you probably have some good stuff in the nooks and crannies.
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But isn't it funny how Americans and Europeans define "old" so differently? Could not agree more! Having bought a considerable amount of Victorian coinage from Americans this is a conversation I've had more than several times. Good on ya watchingfromafar...very nice little surprise! Don't be alarmed if you are bitten by the bug now. |
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Canada
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Yeah I forgot to congratulate you on the cool find :). I wish one day I'll get a nice gold sovereign like that, beautiful coin!
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Posted 08/05/2012 01:52 am
