Expert: Brad Swain - 3/3/2010

Question
I have a lot of old coins. Here are a couple I was wonderin if they have any value.

Thank You
Victoia.DEI.GRA.BRITT.Regina.FID.DEF.IND.IMP   One Penny   1900
Victoria D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D   One Penny   1890
Victoria DEI GRATIA 1854   Britammiar   1854
Victoria.DE.GRA.BRITT.Regina.FID.DEF.IND.IMP   One Penny   1899
Victoria.DE.GRA.BRITT.Regina.FID.DEF.IND.IMP   One Penny   1896
Victoria.DE.GRA.BRITT.Regina.FID.DEF.IND.IMP   One Penny   1900
Victoria.DE.GRA.BRITT.Regina.FID.DEF.IND.IMP   One Penny   1901

Answer
Hi Debbie, these bronze British pennies feature Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and on the other side is the allegorical figure of Britannia leaning on a rock with a trident and shield which symbolizes Britain's mastery of the seas and worldwide empire. The abbreviated Latin legend stands for 'By the Grace of God, Ruler and Queen of Britain, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India'.
Following are the value estimates of the coins with heavy, medium and light wear:
One Penny 1854, $1, $15, $70.
One Penny 1890, .50, $10, $35.
One Penny 1896, .20, $2.50, $11.
One Penny 1899, .20, $3.50, $19.
One Penny 1900, .25, $3, $13.
One Penny 1901, .15, $1, $10.
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