My aunt was recently doing some renovations in her home, which is quite old. When they ripped out part of the one wall by the bathroom, they found a pristime 1930 Canadian wheat back penny. Besides face value, does this coin have any value to a collector? I have not seen the coin in person, but she said it has a lot of shine to it like a brand new coin. Any info is appreciated.
2007-11-19 00:48:19 · 7 answers · asked by terse 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
The 1930 Canadian cent has the reverse made up of a vine with maple leaves not wheat. If the coin has no wear it sells from $45-$300 depending on what mint state grade it is. A mint state coin can not have any wear but can have small marks on the surface of the coin where it may have come in contact with other coins in the mint bag, the more marks the lower the mint sate grade. If the coin has little wear then it sells for $7. As you see in the values mint state 1930 cents are much rarer, than circulated ones. The values given are a trends value, that is an average of what a coin sells for. Dealers pay 40% to 50% less.
2007-11-19 11:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1930 Wheat Penny Value
2016-11-09 12:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by tschannen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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1930 Canadian wheat back penny?
My aunt was recently doing some renovations in her home, which is quite old. When they ripped out part of the one wall by the bathroom, they found a pristime 1930 Canadian wheat back penny. Besides face value, does this coin have any value to a collector? I have not seen the coin in person, but she...
2015-08-20 15:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sanders 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1930 canadian wheat penny
2016-01-27 02:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.
2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp
3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.
Good luck!
P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
2007-11-19 11:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The best way to find out is to go on ebay and search the year, and type of coin. I have paid $10.00 for a penny before, and I have seen penny's sell for $2,000.00 dollars. If that doesn't work go to a coin store or coin show.
2016-03-16 00:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to a collector it will be worth around 2000$~4000$
if its pristine like u said then 5000$+
2007-11-19 00:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1932 CANDIAN WHEAT BACK PENNY WHATS THE VALUE
2016-05-14 07:44:44 · answer #8 · answered by Deanne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋