Expert: Brad Swain - 11/6/2009

Question
hi i was just wondering how much is a 1911 one penny worth.. on one is it has one penny in the middle and around the outside it says commonwealth of Australia. and then on the other side it has a picture of a mans face in the middle and on the out side it says GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT OMN REX F.D.IND:IMP.. it also is a dark colour and in good condition.  

Answer
Hi Carmel, There were 3.8 million of these bronze Aussie pennies minted in London that year and it features King George V (1910-36). The abbreviated Latin legend stands for By the Grace of God, Ruler and King of Britain, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. It may be worth about .20 with heavy wear to around $4 with moderate wear to maybe $23 with light wear.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad