You can purchase one online for about $130.
There were no nickels yet in 1840.
From USA Coinbook:There were 3 major varieties of the 1840 Braided Hair Liberty Large Cent, which was only minted in Philadelphia. The value depends on what condition the coin is in and what variety the coin is. According to USA Coin Book, these are the values:Large Date: Basically, the date had large numbers. In good condition, this coin would be worth about $17 up to about $285 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $460.Small Date: This date had smaller numbers In good condition, this coin would be worth about $17 up to about $285 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $460.Small Date - Large 18: This variety was rare in that this was a date with small numbers except that the "18" in "1840" was in large numbers. In good condition, this coin would be worth about $19 up to about $650 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $1200.You will get less if you sell to a dealer because they have to make a profit in order to do business.Really need more information. 1840 Large Coronet cent in good condition is worth about $20. In mint condition could be worth thousands.
Priceless. The first wheat pennies were made in 1909.
$50.00 or $40.00
You can purchase one online for about $130.
The first postage stamp was issued by Great Britain on 1 May 1840. {| |- | It was referred to as the One Penny Black. It was issued in 1840 and depicted Queen Victoria. |}
You can purchase one online for about $130.
The advent of the adhesive postage stamp officially began on May 6, 1840 with the release of the famous Penny Black.
In fine condition, this coin is worth: $ 175.00.
The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp of a public postal system. It was issued by Great Britain and Ireland on 1 May 1840, for use from 6 May of that year.
King Offa of Mercia was responsible for introducing the Penny in about 785 AD. This first British Penny was probably modelled on the equivalent Roman coin, the "denarius" from which it took the symbol "d" in the predecimal currency.
It was a postage stamp issued in Great Britain on 1 May 1840, for official use from 6 May.
A Penny Black was a postage stamp. It first was issued in Great Britain on 1 May 1840.
depending on the condition about 1-4 mil.
In 1840 the the Penny Black stamp was issued. This was the first stamp in the world.
The Penny Black. Wouldn't it have been quicker to find out yourself though?