1930 Penny - PCGS F15

Australia, 1930 Penny -

Nothing quite pricks the ear like the 1930 penny. Even amongst non-collectors, it is recognised as one of the “rare ones” to “put aside”. It gained its reputation during the coin collecting craze of the sixties, when it was still possible to find one in change. After decimalisation, collectors and dealers resorted to classified ads to acquire one. As advertised buy prices rose, the cult of the 1930 penny spread: No self-respecting coin collector could be seen without one, such that even the fakes and replicas were popular. Today, the 1930 penny is one of Australia’s most popular coins. Although several thousand pieces are thought to exist, the date still commands hefty premiums to other coins of similar rarity. The example on offer here is one of the more affordable specimens currently available on the market. It’s evenly worn, with good colour, and free from faults such as edge knocks or scratches. It is also competitively-priced: At less than $20,000, it is probably one of the most affordable 1930 pennies on the market. If you’ve been after a 1930 penny, but don’t want to pay over $20,000 to secure one, this is your coin.