What is a mule half penny?
What is a mule half penny?
The term is also used to describe a numismatic mismatch – a coin struck from dies not originally intended for use together. Australia’s most famous mule is a halfpenny struck in 1916. It is the rarest Commonwealth coin issued for circulation in Australia.
What is the value of a half penny?
The traditional Half Penny coin was usually known as a Halfpenny. It had a worth of one four-hundred-and-eightieth of a pound sterling or half of a Penny.
What is the rarest penny in Australia?
1930 penny
The 1930 penny is one of the rarest Australian coins, due to a very small number being minted and holds the record as the most valuable copper penny in the world.
How much are Australian pennies worth?
It is highly sought after by coin collectors, and a 1930 penny in very fine condition can be worth A$45,000 or more. Other “hard to get” years include 1925 and 1946, although they are not as valuable as the 1930 penny. Lower-grade 1925 and 1946 pennies can be obtained for under $150.
Is a 1943 Australian penny worth anything?
You need to be aware that the value of 1943 pennies is very closely related to the grade of the coin. An Extremely Fine coin with traces of mint red might be worth $20, almost uncirculated coins worth perhaps $50-$75. A full red uncirculated 1943 penny from the Melbourne, Perth, or Bombay Mint is worth up to $250.
What is the value of a 1916 British penny?
Values for a 1916-D penny range from $2 to $10 for significantly worn examples to $50+ for uncirculated specimens. As an example, an uncirculated 1916-D penny with original, red surfaces is worth anywhere from $100 to $10,000.
What is the value of the 1916 US cent?
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1916 Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.54 in Average Condition and can be Worth $20 to $38 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $1,355 or more.
How much for a 1916 wheat penny?
Values for a 1916-S penny range from $2 to $10 for heavily worn specimens to $100+ for uncirculated examples. Premium specimens with original red surfaces trade for more than $550. 1916 proof penny – 1916 proof Lincoln wheat cents were struck at the Philadelphia Mint for coin collectors.
