I have a first edition every horse owners cyclopedia, by j. The united states mint has made four different types of small cents. Values of coins of the uk the penny copper or bronze. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Although many factors determine the value of a coin, you can quickly determine the value of your penny by knowing the date, mint mark, and grade. It was introduced on the bronze denominations in 1895 and remained in use until the death of the queen in 1901. Those vdb initials stand for victor david brenner and they are found on the reverse, centered. Penny royal mint, london queen victoria 18371901 the veiled head obverse was introduced on the gold and silver issues to commemorate the diamond jubilee of queen victoria in 1893. While typically, the process of grading is executed by a professional company through the skill and opinion of experts, you can use your own expertise to determine a rough. The harvey genealogist the harvey book by oscar jewell. It doesnt matter how old they are since many older dates are common. Ngc makes the world coin price guide available to its website visitors as a free service, but in no way does the information provided represent ngcs. List of values of silver certificates our pastimes.
Due to this, you will find some coins produced in the first few years of the indian head cents. The second major change came in 1985, when a new portrait of the queen by. Look closely at the headband on you coin, just above. The value of the indian head cent has changed over the year, but every pressing of the coin, in mint condition, is worth at least a dollar. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Clipped planchets coin blanks coins that are incomplete due to improperly cut blanks. Have you found one of these rare british copper pennies in your rolls of half dollars. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. Get the best deals on 1899 indian head small cents when you shop. A total of 50,148,000 lincoln wheat pennies were struck at the san francisco mint in 1929. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin. The world coin price guide was independently compiled by krause publications numismaster. The uncirculated 1909 indian penny pictured is an example of a very collectible coin. When talking about old coins such as the 1899 indian head penny, an official judgment of the coins condition is known as its grade.
The indian head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Giving the genealogies of certain branches of the american families of harvey, nesbitt, dixon, and jameson, and notes on. Condition is key to how much your indian penny is worth. She came with her husband to america about 1636, and it is believed that they settled at dorchester. In 1857 a small cent coin was introduced that featured a flying eagle on the obverse.
Lincoln wheat pennies 19091958 the perennially popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. However, if you have a prime example of this coin, it may be worth thousands. The 1909s vdb is one of the most popular rare coins from the modern era. Indian head penny values for collectors, the indian head penny represents great historical significance of its era. Peace dollar 19211935 eisenhower dollar 19711978 susan b.
Value and spec information is sourced from various locations, including coin literature, coin dealers. The following charts show there is a wide range of coin values of the indian head penny. Detail 1890s indian head small cent coins 1892 1899 old 1c. If the steel rod that punches out blanks overlaps a previously cut portion of the coinage strip, a clipped blank results. Worlds most expensive penny lincoln cent lunaticg coin. Use this guide as a reference on quickly grading and quickly pricing of your collectible wheat pennies from 1909 to 1958. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Grading the 1899 indian head penny when talking about old coins such as the 1899 indian head penny, an official judgment of the coins condition is known as its grade.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. I would cost allot of money to an average working person to complete this set if you were trying to make it all uncirculated coins. Indepth overview of the 1899 indian head penny including its key features, value and how to appropriately judge the coins condition. While 1909 indian head pennies are relatively scarce, its best to seek original, uncleaned specimens for your coin collection if you can afford such pieces. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. Price book value is a widely used stock evaluation measure. Indian head cent penny at amazons collectible coins. Scarcer than the phillyminted pennies of 1929, the san franciscominted lincoln wheat cent with an s mintmark is tough to find in circulation.
The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The harvey book microform by harvey, oscar jewell, 1899, e. Values, images, specs for the 1899 penny coin from britain, england, united kingdom. Treasury reduced the size of the printed money it issued, so the bills printed from 1860 to 1923, including silver certificates, are. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The first years of the indian heads production fell just prior to the outbreak of the civil war and collectors view this coin as a tangible part of american coin history. Giving the genealogies of certain branches of the american families of harvey, nesbitt, dixon and jameson, and notes on many other families, together with numerous biographical sketches. Rare 1p coins have you got a penny worth a fortune. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Mint in 1909, is beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. Finding a 1909 philadelphia indian head penny shouldnt be very difficult, but 1909s indian head cents are rare and should be bought carefully, as counterfeits do exist. However, the values start to improve from 1886 and earlier and are just about double in value compared to dates after 1886. An indian head cent value is determined mostly by the mintage of the date, the lower the mintage the higher the value. Values of british one penny copper coins with queen. The mint ceased production of halfcent coins and reduced the size and weight of the penny. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online. Production problems limited the coin to only two years. In some cases, ngc has made adjustments or edits to the prices, descriptions and specifications. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of the lincoln coveted by coin collectors as well. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. What is special about collectable 2009 lincoln cent. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value.
The harvey book, oscar jewell harvey, 1899 27 2 harvey 2 daughter of 1 thomas harvey, and who was born in somersetshire about 1610, was married in england to anthony slocum, presumably of somersetshire. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. Below is a complete list of values for every wheat penny made, save two. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. While typically, the process of grading is executed by a professional company through the skill and opinion of experts, you can use your own expertise to determine a rough grade for an 1899 indian head. Giving the genealogies of certain branches of the american families of harvey. Indian head penny values the indian head cent was minted by the united states government from 18591909. In 1909, there were only 284,000 1909 s vdb wheat pennies produced. Others do it with the intent to sell these coins for a profit later. The coins that were struck between 1859 and 1864 were composed of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel, as required by law.
These prices fluctuate from year to year, and you can count on to be accurate and up to date. Entered according to act of congress, in the year 1899, by robert. The harvey book microform 1899 edition open library. Information contained at the links below discloses the approximate wheat penny value as well as mint counts. Old veiled head pennies were issued for queen victoria from 1895 to 1901 inclusive. The amount of visible design remaining is very important to value.
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