You are asking about a Two-and-a-Half Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#7). The front has an image of Paul Kruger (the 5th President of the South African Republic) and the words "ZUID AFRIKAANISCHE REPUBLIEK", which is Afrikaans for "South African Republic". The back says has a coat of arms, above which are "2 1/2 SHILLINGS" and "1895". There were 182,000 such coins produced in 1896. The coin weighs 14.138 grams and is 92.5% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4205 troy ounces. With silver at US$21.69 per troy ounce (as of September 28, 2010), the coin's "melt" value is thus US$9.12. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, the coin is worth about US$30.00 in Fine condition, US$60.00 in Very Fine condition, US$450.00 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$900.00 in Uncirculated condition.
There was no 1974 British 25 Pence coin minted.
There was no 1978 British 25 Pence coin minted.
If it was found in change, the coin is face value. A uncirculated coin is about 25 cents.
25 cents
25 cents
A States of Jersey 1888 bronze One Twelfth of a Shilling (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £40 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £25 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The coin was NOT made in 1788, just look at the other date on the same side of the coin. Value is 25 cents.
A States of Jersey 1894 bronze One Twenty-fourth of a Shilling (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £25 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £15 GBP. A States of Jersey 1894 bronze One Twenty-fourth of a Shilling (QV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £200 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A 1961 Canadian 25-cent coin can be worth about $6. A coin's actual value would be based on the silver market at the time of purchase or sale.
25-100 dollars
The 1993 quarter is still worth 25 cents as its face value. However, if it's in mint condition or part of a rare error batch, it could have a higher value to collectors. You may want to consult a coin expert or use resources to assess its potential worth.
There were only two types of British silver coin issued by the Royal Mint in 1787, being the Shilling and the Sixpence. At a glance, both coins are near identical in design other than diameter, the Shilling at about 25 mm and the Sixpence at about 21 mm. Both coins were issued in a number of variants with minor differences, and both were issued as general circulation and Proof coins. Some of them are classified as extremely rare. Any one of them has a sufficient value to make you visit a reputable coin dealer for positive identification and valuation. The higher quality coins have enough value to make you run to a reputable coin dealer for positive identification and valuation.