The coin pictured highlights the need to evaluate these old coins carefully. Many Indian penny collections assembled long ago and now discovered by today's generation have the potential of yielding high grade examples. Your box of old coins should be handled carefully.
A remarkable coin that would enhance any advanced collection of Indian pennies.įeatured in a David Lawrence rare coin auction, bidding raised the value of this gem 1898 Indian penny to $678. With just a few of this quality remaining and the large number of collectors the value is always strong. Only on rare occasions does an old coin survive so nice. Bright golden luster, no visible blemishes, either nicks or darkness to the copper.
It is apparent the gem quality condition of this coin.
