Expert: PAPAJACK - 4/11/2009

Question
hi, i have a 1898 coin, it has a man on a horse at the front and at the back there is a lady and says, "VICTORIA DEI GRA  BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP". Can you please tell me the worth of the coin. Please

Answer
Hello Varun,                  

I am not an expert on foreign coins and do not catalog much information on them.
You should include in the question;
What is the coin made of? Or what color is it?

This is a coin issued by Great Britain; The Head side is an image of Queen Victoria.

You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures of your coin, values, how many were made and what metals were used. Each volume covers 100 years of world coins and has more information than I can supply here.

If it is copper it sells for only about a dollar in circulated grades and up to $10 if well preserved. They have made so many millions of the same coin each year it keeps the price down.

By the way, the language on the front of this penny from Great Britain is an abbreviation for the Latin phrases "Victoria, by the grace of G-d, Queen of Britain, Defender of the Faith, and Empress of India."

Sorry I could not be more help but I know other experts at this site who may be able answer you.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack