Third British coin this year is a new record, thanks William and Kate. In case you are not a regular I suggested that this year's royal wedding will lead to more finds Stateside. So far it is ringing true.
This certainly makes up for finding none in 2010, breaking a streak of always finding a British coin in my change.
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| Obverse of the coin has ELIZABETH II D.G. REG.F.D.1998, and the designer initials IRB (Ian Rank-Broadley). |
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| Reverse has a Crowned portcullis with chains, designed by Christopher Ironside although I see no initials. |
Since the coin itself does not actual say Great Britain or United Kingdom or England it is often confused with other countries. Many times I have been asked "My Canadian coin has a gate and chains in the back is this rare or an error?". Unfortunately it is neither but it is understandable why one would make that mistake since no hint of origin is given.
The cryptic D.G. REG.F.D. is abbreviated Latin for Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor, which literally means 'God's Grace, Queen, Faith Defender' or 'The Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith' for you translator nuts.
Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Penny / Great Britain
Year: 1998
Mintage: 739,770,000
Metal: Copper-Plated Steel
Value: $0.05 in XF
Also found a 2000 Bermuda Five Cents but since I found the exact same one early this year there is no need to repeat it.
Do you have a coin from Great Britain and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
I know better, but it sure looks like that coin is resting on an elephant hide. :P
ReplyDeleteInteresting, to think it might be confused with a Canadian coin. I would have never thought of that.
I know better, but it sure looks like that coin is resting on an elephant hide. :P
ReplyDeleteI think it is cow leather but the fact that this phone case sells for $0.50 makes me wonder.
I found your post on Canadian pennies and wanted to ask a question, but it was an older post so I thought I'd ask on this one. :) I have a 1954 canadian penny in good condition (I'm NOT a coin expert, and it's darkened over time, but it's virtually unworn in detail - whatever condition that puts it in!). I was curious if it was worth anything... it's my understanding that there is a 1954 that is rare and one that isn't?
ReplyDeletepost on Canadian pennies and wanted to ask a question, but it was an older post so I thought I'd ask on this one
ReplyDelete--Don't worry even if the post is 5 years old I still get all the comments emailed to me so feel free to ask anywhere.
1954 canadian penny in good condition...
About $0.10 with strap on shoulder
The one without straps is rare but it is also proof-like meaning it is very shiny almost mirror like.
You mentioned it has darkened the proof-like would not do this but still look for parallel lines on the shoulder.
Thank you!
ReplyDeletefound an 1874 new penny with the letters dg reg fd ccurious what it might be worth
ReplyDelete1874 new penny with the letters dg reg fd
ReplyDeleteAre you sure 1874 not 1974?
my eyes are not what they were but almost positive its 1874, its a little larger than a normal penny and it doesnt say one penny but new penny, i will try to get magnifying glass today to be sure thanks
ReplyDeletemy eyes are not what they were but almost positive its 1874, its a little larger than a normal penny and it doesnt say one penny but new penny, i will try to get magnifying glass today
ReplyDeleteThe only coin ever to use "NEW PENNY" is British penny from 1971-1981.
Describe the rest of the design or Google "british new penny" to compare images.
Yes we have a penny with ELIZABEH -11-D-G. REG-F-D-1998 My son wants to know how much is the value
ReplyDeletepenny with ELIZABEH -11-D-G. REG-F-D-1998
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.02 if circulated.
I have one of those from 1988.
ReplyDeleteI have one of those from 1988.
ReplyDeleteStill about $0.05 in USD.
I have a 1977 one
ReplyDeleteI have a 1977 one
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.05
I have 1 penny Elizabeth II D.G REG.F.D 1998 HOW MUCH IS THE VALUE OF THISBo
ReplyDelete1 penny Elizabeth II D.G REG.F.D 1998
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.05
I have a penny Elizabeth II D.G.REG F.D 1994, what is the value?
ReplyDeletepenny Elizabeth II D.G.REG F.D 1994 about $0.05
ReplyDeleteI have 2 penny elizabeth II.D.G.REG f.d 1998
ReplyDeletewath is the value ?
2 penny elizabeth II.D.G.REG f.d 1998
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.05
1 Penny coin ELIZABETH II D. G. REG. F. D. 1993
ReplyDeleteCAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME THE VALUE OR YOU CAN INFORM IN MY WHAT'S APP 9803781111 IF POSSIBLE. THNX
I have this coin and I have a couple questions. The back of mine is damaged I guess but there are no initials under the queen and the coin is moreso the size of a nickel rather than a penny. Is that normal and could the fact the initials are completely missing make it worth anything?
ReplyDeleteHi Ive got a circulated 1986 coin of this kind. Can anyone tell me if its worth anything too please. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI have one pretty much exactly like this one. Everything matches except the year is 2006. Would it still go for 5¢?
ReplyDeleteForgot to mention, it's circulated.
DeleteError coin 1998 elizabeth 11 d.g. reg .f .d what is it worth
ReplyDeleteIn my collection I have only coin ELIZABETH 11.D.G REG.F.D 1998 ONE PENNY I want to share the image of this coin
ReplyDeleteOnce again i ask you this coin is really very very rare error coin and what is the current value of 1998 ELIZABETH 11.D.G REG.F.D ONE PENNY
ReplyDeleteI'm selling coins alizabeth
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