You could own this special rare penny coin which has a “story to tell” but you must search for one “tiny” detail on the piece. It’s been around for many centuries
It’s no secret certain rare coins can be worth an absolute fortune. Some pieces might pocket a few dozens more than face value, while others are worth hundreds, if not thousands.
Now the latest coin to turn heads on TikTok is a penny from when the Titanic sunk. But it’s not just any old coin, it’s one which features the H mint mark from 1912. The Titanic sank when it struck an iceberg during its trip across the North Atlantic Ocean. The disaster lead to the deaths of more than 1,500 passengers and crew, making it one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters.
Recently TikTok user @coincolllectingwizard, who boasts 250,000 followers, shared details of the special coin. He said: “Do you have a penny from when the Titanic sunk?”
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He added: “See if it has the H mint mark. The 1912 pre-decimal penny is a coin with a story to tell, not because of its age but because of the moment in history it represents.
“Struck over a century ago, this coin dates back to the same year the Titanic sank giving it an instant connection to one of the most talked about events of the 20th century, but there’s more that makes this penny stand out.”
Discussing the coin, he claimed the Royal Mint couldn’t keep up with the high demand for coinage so outsourced some of the production to the Heaton Mint in Birmingham.
“Coins struck there bear a small H mint mark just to the left of the date on the coin it’s a tiny detail easy to miss,” he continued. “But for collectors it makes all the difference.
“While standard 1912 pennies are relatively common, the 1912 H version is much scarcer and in good condition it can be worth a decent amount more than its face value.
“It’s a perfect example of how a small mint mark can turn an every day coin into a hidden treasure so next time you’re rummaging through a box of old coins, keep your eyes peeled, that little H could be your link to a rare piece of British history and possibly a nice reward for your sharp eye.”
In 1912, two pennies, one struck by the Royal Mint in London and the second at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham (a little ‘H’ appears next to the date). The 100th Anniversary of this famous disaster was in 2012.
Since it was shared, the video scooped nearly 400 likes as one commented: “I have one with a H mint mark.” So do you have any of these coins? Leave a comment below…
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