If it's a US coin then nothing, because that was the one year since 1793 when no pennies were issued. The mint was short of copper following the War of 1812 and didn't coin cents until supplies were adequate in 1816.
The penny coin which was worth a cent
As of 6-2-11, with the exception of 1815, the US has produced One Cent (or pennies) coins from 1793 to date. It's the oldest, longest running US coin.
The value of a 1875 penny will vary depending on the condition of the coin. On average, the coin in good condition is worth an estimated $13 dollars.
An uncirculated 1861 Indian head penny is worth %162. A penny in good condition is only worth $20. These prices are good as of January 2014.
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The 1881 one penny coin can be worth from $6.00 to $50.00 depending on the condition of the one penny coin.
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If it's a US coin then nothing, because that was the one year since 1793 when no pennies were issued. The mint was short of copper following the War of 1812 and didn't coin cents until supplies were adequate in 1816.
Steel cents were only made in 1943. Your coin is plated. It is considered an altered coin and is worth a penny.
The penny coin which was worth a cent
Depending on the the condition of the coin the worth of the penny will vary.Ê The current value of the coin varies from $36.00 to $950.00 and determing the value the grade of the coin will determine the value of the coin.
If the back of the penny is just blank, this penny can be worth a fortune. Have the penny appraised at a coin dealer.
Here's the problem: the first penny wasn't minted for Canada until 1815. I expect this is a typo or you have another nation's coin...
A US "penny" is actually a 1 cent coin, worth 1/100 of a dollar. A British penny (the coin's official name) is worth 1/100 of a pound sterling.
As of 6-2-11, with the exception of 1815, the US has produced One Cent (or pennies) coins from 1793 to date. It's the oldest, longest running US coin.
Penny (as in a coin): souPenny (as in the name): Same spelling as the English, Penny.