Coin and Paper Money Collecting/South African coin

Advertisement


Question
Hi I have a 1959 Elizabeth II Regina coin from south Africa and I believe it is one penny because it says 1D on the back. I was just wondering how much it is worth in USD, if anything
thank you

Answer
Hi Brian, yes, it is a penny, South African I assume. Collector value may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .35 with moderate wear to maybe .75 with light wear. There were 5 million minted that year.
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

Coin and Paper Money Collecting

All Answers


Answers by Expert:


Ask Experts

Volunteer


Brad Swain

Expertise

I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience

45 years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.