Value Range
| G | F | UNC |
|---|---|---|
| $0.25 | $0.80 | $50 |
Is a penny from 1914 worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1914 Wheat Penny value at an average of $4.50, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $125.
Is a penny from 1915 worth anything?
This 1915 wheat penny is worth about 50 cents to $5 in well-circulated condition, with higher prices for nicer specimens. An uncirculated 1915-D penny is worth anywhere from $85 to more than $10,000 in red gem mint state.
What is the inscription on the British penny?
The King apparently liked his work, as he was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order in 1911 and knighted in 1921. The inscription around the left-facing bust reads GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP, while no significant change was made to the reverse design.
What was the inscription on the British penny in 1928?
In 1928, the King’s portrait was reduced in size, effectively eliminating the ghosting problem. The inscription around the three variations of the left-facing head remained GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP, while Britannia remained on the reverse, as before, though that design was slightly modified in 1922.
When did the British penny change to bronze?
The inscription around the left-facing bust reads GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP, while no significant change was made to the reverse design. The new bronze coins were made current by proclamation dated 28 November 1910, effective 1 January 1911.
When did the obverse of the Penny go into use?
This appeared on the penny in 1902, and remained in use until the year of King Edward’s death, 1910. An obverse design by Sir Bertram Mackennal depicting George V went into use in 1911, and remained with some modification until the year of the King’s death, 1936.
