How much is a 1860 penny worth now?

1860 Indian Head Pricing

Is a Victorian penny worth anything?

A rare Victorian penny has fetched a record £37,200 after a fierce bidding war broke out at the London auction house Baldwin’s. The 1882 Young head Bronze Penny has long been considered the most prized coin of its era.

Are old Queen Victoria pennies valuable?

Most Victorian pennies are relatively inexpensive coins due to some years having such large mintages, for example 36,449,000 pennies were issued in 1861 and 50,534,000 in 1862. However, because of the long lives some coins see in circulation it is rare for these to survive in very high grades.

What is the rarest Victorian penny?

What year penny is most valuable?

1943
The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

When was the first Queen Victoria era United Kingdom penny minted?

The first Victorian era UK penny was minted in 1839, and the last in 1901. The Queen Victoria era United Kingdom penny obverse features Queen Victoria facing left.

Why do you need a 1860 UK circulated Penny variant identification guide?

Continuing is considered consent, as required by EU law. Learn more Got it! The purpose of our 1860 UK circulated penny variant identification guide is to assist in finding your variety,

How big is a Victorian era Penny?

The Victorian era was one of dramatic change and development in industry, science, culture, and politics. 1 penny = 1/12 of a shilling = 1/240 of a pound The first Victorian era UK penny was minted in 1839, and the last in 1901. The Queen Victoria era United Kingdom penny obverse features Queen Victoria facing left.

Which side does the Queen face on the Queen Victoria Penny?

The Queen Victoria era United Kingdom penny obverse features Queen Victoria facing left. Earlier years show the ‘young head’, middle years the ‘bun head’, and later years the ‘old veiled head’. The reverse shows the helmed Britannia