Going rates for old british pennies

[HPMBTT]

I've recently come across a decent stash of old british pennies, including lots of the large ones from the 1900s to 1940s. They are really fun to look at. Most are VG, with some XF or better. I've also got a very large stash of the 'one penny' coins and new pence coins as well from around the 60s to the 90s, with many in AU/BU and shiny. Also, some old schilling and six pence coins. I'm trying to figure out what is the best way to break these up and sell them. First preference, of course, is to sell them here on Realcent to a person who values and collects british coins, as that would be best (not sure if shipping would kill the deal, though). After that, I suppose a coin club or local coin show would be the next best thing.

Any thoughts? What's a reasonable and acceptable rate to ask for these in today's market? Or should I card them separately and sell them, based on the rates in my Krause book? Thanks for any input.

[uthminsta]

Good morning! Or, actually, I'm up way too late! And I'm "THE" British coin collector here. Not sure if there is another.

One quick dividing line: shillings and sixpence 1920-1946 are 500 fine silver. Pre-1920 are 925 fine silver. As for the best way to sell, I don't know yet, but I will do whatever I can to help you. Give me a little more detail; feel free to use PM or you can put it in this thread.

Just in case, you might want to check the wantlist in my signature. Just sayin.

[Cerulean]

Not sure if there is another.

Yes, there is... me.

Tell me exactly what you have, and I'll make you an offer.

[HPMBTT]

Hey, guys. Been a busy day...anyway, I went through the coins and here's what I have. I estimated the grade (when applicable), but don't hold me to it, as I'm not an expert (insert disclaimer here, right???)

Here's the list:

Elizabeth II - 'One Penny' - 109 coins (yes, one-hundred nine coins).
Half are shiny. Years range from 1970s up to 2000.
Almost all are probably Fine to extra fine, with some AU. Nice mini-collection.

Large copper pennies (One Penny)
Elizabeth II - 6 coins , 1967 (4), 1964 (1), 1966 (1)(tape on back). Most are VG-XF
Edward VII - 2 coins - (1) 1903 (AG, dark), (1) 1910 G-VG
George V - 4 coins - 1917 (G-VG), 1918 (G-VG), 1920 & 1930 (both F-XF)
George VI - 4 coins - 1938, 1940,1945,1946 (all from VG-XF)

Carded coins
1886 Farthing, F-XF (Krause est. $5)
1870 Penny, Victoria , VG-F (krause est. $8)

Schillings (all are F-XF)
One schilling - 1956 (1)
Two schillings - 4 total 1948,1951,1953,1960

Six Pence (6 total, all F-XF, one slightly dirty)
(2) 1953,62,64,65,66

Three Pence (4 total)
1941, 1945, (2) 1967

George V - 1914 (half penny??) AG
George V - 1923 half penny - G

Elizabeth II Two Pence (3 coins)
1989 - VG but spots/dirt
1997 - G/VG but dark
1993 - F-XF

Elizabeth 1/2 New Penny
3 total, est VG-F

2 'New Pence' - 7 total coins, various years 1971 to 1981, all VG-F

1 'New Penny' - 6 total coins from 1971 to 1977)

Modern Present Day coins, total of 6 pounds, 20 pence (est $10.10 USD). All various years 1970s to 2000ish.
(2) 1 pound coins
(3) 50 pence coins
(5) 10 pence coins
(5) 20 pence coins
The rest are 5 pence coins, large and small

So there you go...feel free to PM me with regards to comments/suggestions/offers etc. Naturally, I would prefer to move the entire lot, if there is interest. Thanks.

[Cerulean]

PM sent.