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Valued Member
United States
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I just got this 1/2 Penny in a bargain bin today. Online it says it's worth a bit at VF20. Any chance it is anywhere near that? It's in nice shape to me, but I don't know grading at all.   |
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United States
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First thing...  Second thing, to answer your question, No, your coin is not VF. In the American system is somewhere in in the G 4 to VG 8 range, at best. In the British grading system it would be 'non collectable' and is pretty much bargain bin fodder. Now some questions for you Do you like it? Do you find it interesting? Did you look at it and think 'I should buy that'? If you answered yes to any of these questions then it is a great coin. If it gets you into the wild and wacky world of collecting British coins on this side of the pond then it is a very great coin indeed. |
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 United States
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Thanks for the welcome!  Yes I like it. Seated Britannia is interesting to me. I thought I should buy it($.23) I have picked up a few UK in this last month, and I'm liking it so far. So far I only have 1/2 pennies, pennies, and farthings. I did like the pics of the crowns you guys have been posting though... |
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United States
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Twenty Three Cents... doesn't it amaze you that a coin that is over 130 years old costs less than 2 bits? I have and 1807 George III penny that cost me a whole 50 cents that is always in my purse. Sometimes I cannot understand just how inexpensive British coins can be. I have an Elizabeth I half groat that cost me $20... but then I have a 1903 Florin that cost almost two days pay. Any ways, I hope this gets you more into British coins. There is an amazing variety and a history far beyond anything here in the states. I mean a 1793 British 6 pence isn't even old. I'll shut up now. :) |
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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A good buy for 23c. I agree with the grade, but it's an awful lot better than the vast numbers of Victorian halfpennies that are reduced to featureless bronze discs with just a date and the silhouette of Vicky!
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United States
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I was just at a local coin shop yesterday. I asked about "world coins" since they have all US coins on display. They sell world coins by the pound but pick out the silver ones. I asked what they do with the silver ones since I didn't see them for sale. They said they send them to get melted down and just get the silver value. I said really you don't want to sell them for a small premium? They told me I am one of only about five people a year to inquire about them, so no. I'm going to go back next week and beg them to save them if I pay them more!! |
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United Kingdom
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If you liked that one, wait until you see one of the pre 1860 UK copper coins. They cost a little more, but in my opinion are beautiful.
I think you got a good coin, especially for 23c. Welcome to the forum.
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United States
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My father in law will be giving me a cartwheel he got free with purchase recently. From the pic he texted me, it looks sweet. I'm sure it won't hit the money on grade either though.
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United Kingdom
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You can't really go wrong for 23 cents if you are looking at getting different types for next to nothing. I guess the equivalent grade of Indian Head cent of the same year would cost just a little more? And totally agree with Anaximander, I was never a convert to pre1860 copper until I got my hands on this one  You would be surprised, you could maybe pick up a decent Fine example for $10-15   |
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