Victoria 1875 One Penny with markings

[thedigger 0]

Hello,

Here we have a Victoria One Penny dated 1875 there seems to be a marking of sorts underneath the date?

More concerned about the large marking in the middle of the coin on the rear, right over BRITANIA..

Is this well worn coin worth more than scrap?

cheers

[Peckris 579]

Hello,

Here we have a Victoria One Penny dated 1875 there seems to be a marking of sorts underneath the date?

More concerned about the large marking in the middle of the coin on the rear, right over BRITANIA..

Is this well worn coin worth more than scrap?

cheers

The "marking" you speak of is the letter H denoting it was minted at Ralph Heaton & Son instead of the Royal Mint. In other words it's an 1875H penny, which is a rare date! In that general state of wear it would normally fetch up to £20 on eBay. However, the defacement (it's been unofficially stamped by someone by the look of it) would definitely affect its value quite seriously. There would still be a market for it on the 'Bay, but if you're collecting by date, I would be tempted to keep it until a better comes along.

Edited January 12, 2010 by Peckris