1872 half penny

i have got a 1872 half penny coin in good condition. could you please tell me if it is worth anything. thanks

 

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1872 half penny is not real

 

us?

 

It can be perfectly real, considering that the US made half CENTS not half pennies! An 1872 BRITISH halfpenny is probably worth somewhere in the vicinity of $1 or $2, but can be more depending on condition.

 

ya British

 

its british, there was one on ebay for £175 and it was the same in every way.

 

The coin on ebay was likely in exceptional condition, and probably overpriced even at that. Can you post a picture of your coin?

 

it was the same and mine is in great condition. this is a picture of google but is identicle.

 

I know what a British half penny looks like. But we would need a picture of your coin to evaluate the grade of it. To fetch anything like £175, the coin would need to be in absolute mint state.

To give some more ideas of price, the same Spinks guide I cited earlier give the 1872 a value of £85 in uncirculated condition. The Krause Standard Catalogue of World Coins (mainly an American reference) give it a value of $150 in uncirculated condition. Theoretically, it could bring more but again, it would have to be an exorbitantly high grade.

 

whats the most valuable half penny coin because i have about 6 differtent ones. thanks

 

That's a penny, not a halfpenny.

 

nice coin!