Coins for collectors - Uncirculated British 1964 Half Penny / Halfpenny Coin / Great Britain

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But there are exceptions. Coins that are the finest quality examples of their type can be worth four figures. Interesting error coins can be valuable too. And if you have a 1964 penny with a satin finish, it could be worth many thousands of dollars. How do I know if my 1964 penny is rare? In the early 1960s, there was a major coin shortage, presumably due to collectors’ hoarding of circulating silver coins. The U.S. Mint blamed coin collectors for the coin shortage. Coins are graded from 1 to 70. 1 denotes an identifiable coin in poor condition and 70 is a flawless example. These 1964-D Special Mint Set pennies are highly valued by collectors because they are the only circulating US pennies composed of 95% copper issued after 1837, and because of their limited production. These pennies can be distinguished from regular 1964 pennies by their sharp strikes, matte-like finishes, and distinctive toning. At the end of the 18th century a shortage of small value coins, such as silver Pennies and Halfpennies, made trade difficult. This shortage was so great that some merchants and mining companies began to produce their own copper Penny and Half-pence ‘token’ coins.

saw the Mint facility at Philadelphia striking a small number of pennies, apparently for Special Mint Sets. If you think you have a rare 1964 penny, you should have it certified by a reputable 3rd-party coin gradings firm such as PCGS, NGC, ICG, or ANACS. Then, if you wish to sell it, offer it to a coin dealer who can pay you what it’s worth. Rare series: Cameo type editions, SMS coins and D variants

Half Penny 1964 - British Coins Price Guide and Values

A 1964 penny is not considered rare in general, as over 3 billion pennies were produced that year. However, there is one specific type of 1964 penny that is rare and highly valued by collectors. The top of the coin has the country name, also following the curve of the edge. Beneath it, written on the horizontal, is the Latin motto “E pluribus unum”. The words mean “From the many, one” and honor the creation of the USA from the individual states. Other Features of the 1964 Penny Above Lincoln’s portrait are inscribed the words “In God We Trust”. “Liberty” is inscribed to its left, while the date is on the right.

Pennies have been part of history in Great Britain since Anglo-Saxon times. It is thought the first Halfpenny coins were minted for Henry I, who reigned from 1100 – 1135. These are extremely rare and could possibly have been only test coins, which may not have entered circulation. As the name would suggest the value was half of a penny. The decimal Halfpenny measured just 17.14mm, weighed only 1.78g and was only ever minted in bronze. It was the smallest ever UK coin. As a result, it was never very popular and was withdrawn in 1984. The main factor to consider is the quality, as in any other coin, as we will see later, but now let’s talk about the patina.Values in the table above are expressed in GBP. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. A new design was commissioned from Frank Gasparro. Gasparro, then Assistant Engraver at the Mint. The design showed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. The material of our penny in question consists of 95% copper and 5% Zinc, weighing a total of 3.11 grams for its 19 millimeters in diameter.

Consequently, The Royal Mint began to withdraw copper Pennies in 1861. They were replaced by smaller and lighter weight bronze coins in 1863. These were minted by James Watt & Co plus the Heaton Mint, both of Birmingham. Indeed the only coins that contained silver were the Kennedy half dollars from 1965 to 1970, but their composition was not too pure either. They included only 40% silver. Thus, the U.S. Mint devised the SMS (Special Mint Sets) from 1965 to 1967 to eliminate the shortage of circulating coins. What does a coin collector look for in the first place? The mint mark. Therefore, to discourage the public from hoarding coins, the Mint issued all Mint Special Set coins from 1965 to 1967 without any mint mark. A lso read: 12 Most Valuable Lincoln Penny Worth Money Features of the 1964 Penny The Obverse of the 1964 Penny At most grades, values are similar to the Philadelphia pennies. And again, unless your coin has an interesting error, it’s unlikely to be worth much if it isn’t red. The 1964 penny is what’s known as a Lincoln penny. These were first issued in 1909, and continue to be produced to this day.

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Red coins need to be in great condition to be worth more. The requirements are even higher for red and brown pennies. And, unless they have an interesting error, even the finest brown coins are usually worth less than a dollar. These featured the conjoined images of William and Mary on the obverse, and an image of Britannia seated on the reverse.

We are indebted to Declan Magee Coins and Numista member Sjoelund for their kind permission to reproduce the images below which list some of the varieties for this series.The copper content means these coins can be different colors. When copper is new, it’s a warm red shade. As it’s handled and exposed to oxygen in the air, it dulls and turns brown. This type of error is known as a re-punched mint mark, sometimes abbreviated in coin listings to RPM. The 1964 penny has the image of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC on its reverse. If you look closely, you can see the statue of Lincoln in the middle of the portico. That makes this one of the few coins to have an image of the same person on both sides. If your coin is a bright red color, it will be more valuable than brown or red and brown examples. The most valuable coins have no wear or scratches at all, or only the most trivial flaws.