Hammers

Hi i have found a penny that my grandad gave me from 1916 but it is different. Instead of having the usual Britannia design on the back it says " In loving memory of lord Kitcener drowned HMS Hampshire 5th june" it also has a picture of a cross. It is in very good condition, or I think so (as a person who knows nothing about coins)and I was wondering if anyone could give me a value for it?

The 1943 three pence stands a chance, but only if it's a silver 3d and in high grade, and even then we're not talking megabucks! Damn! Couldn't they have found a non-recessed ear variety to engrave?? That'll be the exceedingly rare recessed ear variety without the broken border tooth then? I have no idea? It's a recessed ear anyway. I believe current wisdom is that all recessed ear pennies from 1915 & 1916 have the chipped tooth by the I of BRITT. I searched this forum and noted you had posted your own 1915 example which also exhibits the chipped tooth. There maybe those that don't, but certainly VR Court doesn't mention any. The tooth by the I is very indistinct, so it could be a half tooth I guess? The characterics of the obverse appear to be those of a recessed ear, but with major surgery to the reverse, it's not clear cut I suppose. what is 'the tooth' and what is a 'recessed ear'? I know near enough nothing about coins haha.

wow, that must have been microscopic! I have a list of other coins if anyone could tell me if they are rare or not? -one penny for 1913 and one from 1964 -a George V king emperor one rupee from 1918 -a 50 pence from 1994 but on the tales side it has fighter jets and war ships -half crown 1948 -Three pence from 1955 and 1943

You can't price something that is unique, and all of these types are unique. If the subject matter was more appealing it could do £100+, I would guess yours would be in the £20-£50 region though. So are they all one off pieces? Yes, each being engraved by individuals. Its a nice piece and maybe worth hanging onto unless you are really desperate to sell. These engraved coins are finding their way into the market, but not quite popular just yet. Wasn't planning on selling it just came across it yesterday and wanted to find out more. It's nice to know that I have a one off piece but i'm surprised that a single person could engrave it with such detail and precision.

You can't price something that is unique, and all of these types are unique. If the subject matter was more appealing it could do £100+, I would guess yours would be in the £20-£50 region though. So are they all one off pieces?

haha it's always nice to dream, could do with a Ferrari. I just wnated to find out more information about the coin to be honest as it looked unusual and I wasn't sure if it could be worth anything.

Hi Coinery, Yes they are very nice pieces but are they not worth very much then?

Tried to search this coin myself and couldnt find anything so was hoping it may be rare? Thankyou for the help and posting the link, much appreciated

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