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The pennies of Queen Victoria (1837–1901) form one of the most intricate denominations of British coinage, both before and after the transition from copper to bronze pennies in 1860. A number of specialist books have been published on the many varieties of Victorian pennies.
The British pre-decimal penny was a denomination of sterling coinage worth 1 ⁄ 240 of one pound or 1 ⁄ 12 of one shilling.Its symbol was d, from the Roman denarius.It was a continuation of the earlier English penny, and in Scotland it had the same monetary value as one pre-1707 Scottish shilling.
The value of some coins fluctuated, particularly in the reigns of James I and Charles I. The value of a guinea fluctuated between 20 and 30 shillings before being fixed at 21 shillings in December 1717. These are denominations of British, or earlier English, coins – Scottish coins had different values.
But if you spot a red Lincoln penny from this era, it might be time to book that luxury vacation you’ve wanted. A 1926-S Lincoln cent in mint condition with its red surface intact sold for ...
History of the English penny (1485-1603) (The Tudors, 1485–1603) History of the English penny (1603–1707) (The Stuarts and the Commonwealth) History of the British penny (1714-1901) (The Hanoverians) History of the British penny (1901-1970) (The twentieth century penny, 1901–1970) Decimal Day, 1971; Penny (British decimal coin) (Post ...
A coin can be worth a ton of money -- a pretty penny, one might say -- if it's rare and has enough historical significance. Find Out: These 11 Rare Coins Sold for Over $1 Million Explore More ...
A 1937 George VI penny. From a very early date, British coins have been inscribed with the name of the ruler of the kingdom in which they were produced, and a longer or shorter title, always in Latin; among the earliest distinctive English coins are the silver pennies of Offa of Mercia, which were inscribed with the legend OFFA REX "King Offa ...
The older pennies such as the Indian head cent (1859-1909) and the wheat cent (1909-1958) are valued for their copper content as well as their intrinsic value. Any penny minted before 1982 ...