Expert: Brad Swain - 12/18/2009

Question
hi,
  I have a few coins in my collection and i'd like to know the value of. Most are of Indian origin and one i think is from Bahrain, Republic of Philippines etc.

1) 1 Pice 1945 copper coin with a hole in it. There is a tiny 'L' between and below the year. I am told 'l' meant Lahore.
2)1 Pice 1944 copper coin with a hole in it with a tiny dot between and below the year.
3) 1 Pice 1952 copper coin with a Horse on one side and the emblem of the other. (this one doesn't have a hole)
4) 1 Anna 1929 - The one Anna inscribed in various local languages on one side and a silhouette and inscription: George V king Emperor
5)2 Anna 1946 copper coin - The 2 Anna inscribed in various local languages on one side ( a diff pattern than the 1 Anna) and a silhouette and inscription: George VI King Emperor
6)1/4th rupee 1955 coin  

Answer
Hi Ramya, 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.
Following are the value estimates of the coins with heavy, medium and light wear:
1) 1 Pice 1945 bronze with a hole in it. There is a tiny 'L' between and below the year.
238.8 million minted at Lahore (L), 'Flat' crown variety, .10, .35, .65.
2) 1 Pice 1944 bronze with a hole in it with a tiny dot between and below the year.
Large or small dot varieties as well as 'Flat' or 'High' crown varieties, .10, .40, .75.
3) 1 Pice 1952 bronze with a Horse, 213.8 million (Bombay), .10, .25, .40.
4) 1 Anna 1929 copper-nickel, King George V (1910-36), 42.2 million (Calcutta), .10, .50, $2.
5) 2 Anna 1946 copper-nickel, King George VI (1936-52), .10, .30, .50.
6) 1/4 Rupee 1955 nickel, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-), Bombay (diamond below date) .25, $2, $4; Calcutta (no mintmark) .10, .40, $1.
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