Expert: Brad Swain - 4/8/2010

Question
We would like to know if these coins have any value, (1)half penny 1880 . (2)half penny 1899 .(3)one penny 1890 .(4)one penny 1899 .(5)one penny 1918 .(6)brass coin Britania 1797 Georgius III D:G Rex

Answer
Hi Rochelle, these are all British coin. Following are the value estimates of the coins with heavy, medium and light wear:
(1) half penny 1880 .25, $6.50, $45.
(2) half penny 1899 .25, $2, $6.
(3) one penny 1890 .25, $10, $35.
(4) one penny 1899 .20, $3.50, $19.
(5) one penny 1918 .20, $2.50, $17.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
(6) brass coin Britania 1797 Georgius III D:G Rex, these may be brass 'spade guinea' token that resembled the British gold coins minted between 1787 and 1799. The shield was spade shaped. All genuine King George III (1760-1820) guineas weigh 8.35 grams, contain .2461 of an ounce of gold, and have a diameter of 24 millimeters. Many brass imitations, altered in design and date so they couldn't be prosecuted for counterfeiting, of this coin were used as gaming counters. They are easily distinguished as the legends are incorrect. The correct wording on the reverse of the genuine guinea is M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E (date). You might also try this site: http://www.24carat.co.uk/medallioninmemoryofthegoodolddaysframe.html .
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
Brad