Expert: Brad Swain - 11/27/2009

Question
Hi brad, i was browsing and saw you answered a question about how much old pennies could be worth. I have a few and would be very grateful if you could give me a rough estimate as to how much they are worth. I have a 1895,1896,1902,1903,1910 3 x 1912 1914 1921 1935,1937, and a 1963. thanks very much.. jason

Answer
Hi Jason, Collector value of a coin depends on denomination (face value), date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
The following values are for coins with heavy, medium and light wear on the U.S. market:
1895, $2.50, $60, $225
1896, .20, $3, $19
1902, .20, $3.50, $12.50 high sea level; $1, $25, $100 low sea level
1903, .20, $5, $26
1910, .20, $4.50, $22
1912, .20, $2.50, $17 no mintmark; .25, $8, $75 if H mintmark left of date
1914, .20, $2.50, $17
1921, .20, $2.50, $17
1935, .15, .50, $5
1937, .15, .35, $1
1963, .10, .10, .10.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins or Coins of England for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad