Discussion in us coins forum started by martha lynn, mar 21, 2020. Few books have ever been produced under such harsh conditions as the anzac book. In general, 1914 pennies with less wear are worth more money than those with lots of wear. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin lincoln cent wheat reverse, 1916 ms.
The 1916 s lincoln wheat penny had a mintage of 22,510,000. In australia, the outbreak of world war i was greeted with considerable enthusiasm. We use strict photograde standards when grading all of our coins. The anzac book page 1 of 2 items national library of. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the philadelphia mint and only includes the amount of 1916 wheat pennies that were. These 1916 s lincoln cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. Mint perhaps a few leftover copper planchets from 1942 were. What is the value of a 1951 wheat penny with an e mint mark. The 1916 d lincoln wheat penny had a mintage of 35,956,000. And a 1914 penny with an s mintmark is worth more than one without a mintmark. The anzac book retrieved april 28, 2020, from mla citation. The dawn of respect western front 1916 commemorative pennyspectacular 32mm oxidised brass penny presented in a blister pack with information card.
Plus a rundown on some valuable 1916 wheat penny errors and varieties you might. Complete lincoln wheat penny cent collection album 1941 1958 p d s set. The border around the image contains the text anzac 1916 magazine and a design containing two plants entwined around the bottom of the border, and two 18 pounder guns with a soldier for each at the top of the border. As originally conceived, the anzac book was intended as a christmas and new year diversion for soldiers who were facing a harsh winter on the frontline after 7 months at gallipoli in 1915.
Charles beans the anzac book was published to great acclaim. Matte proof lincoln cents have broad and flat rims with sharp inner and outer edges, a granular rough surface, and strong details. Dead mans penny by gabrielle murphy behind each dead mans penny also referred to as the soldiers penny lies a story of young life lost and the accompanying anguish of family and friends left to grieve and regret. The anzac legend propagated by the anzac book is remarkable because it was created, if not overnight, then in a few months in 1916, acquiring its status and popular acceptance because the. Lincoln wheat penny key dates, rarities and varieties. For the benefit of patriotic funds connected with the a. Values, images, mintages, and specifications for 1916 penny coins from australia. I have an anzac book from 1916 and would like to know what it. Part iii an anzac alphabet henderson the anzac book. The three hulme brothers, taken from my book a dead mans penny a tribute to cookardinias ww1 enlisted men. The anzac book became the finest trench publication produced during the great war, and was an instant bestseller when first released in 1916.
However, if you have a prime example of this coin, it may be worth thousands. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Wheat penny bag count old us coins vintage lincoln cent coin collection new listing 1909 vdb lincoln wheat cent charles coin collection 960. The top 25 most valuable pennies which old pennies are. The anzac book 1916 written and illustrated in gallipoli by the men of anzac. Due to problems with producing cents on steel planchets and rejection by the general public, the united states mint reverted to the original bronze copper and tin alloy. In early 1916 it was decided that the infantry divisions would be sent to. Lincoln was chosen as a subject for the penny to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. Anzac books the anzac book 1916 australian military. The always popular lincoln wheat penny, launched by the u. In 1916 there were 35,956,000 1916 d pennies minted in all. Every year we commemorate the campaign on the 25th of april, the anniversary of the landing at anzac z beach, as an influential event that shaped world war one and australian history. General william birdwood commanded the corps, which primarily consisted of troops from the first australian imperial force and 1st new zealand expeditionary force, although there were.
What is the value of a 1916 penny with no mint mark answers. The 1916 lincoln penny is so desirable amongst collectors because it is a lot different from the penny in circulation today. Showing results 120 of 29 for the anzac book, world war, 19141918 new zealand. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Anzac day as a countrywide event appears to have been proposed by the queensland state government to premier holman and other premiers see fig 2,5 and although 25 april 1916 fell on a tuesday, the state governments decided it was inappropriate to declare it a public holiday. A memorial service followed at westminster abbey that was attended by king george v and his wife, queen mary. Below is a complete list of values for every wheat penny made, save two. Beans vision of the anzac soldier at gallipoli has dominated historical memory for nearly 100 years. The contributions were edited by bean to ensure they were appropriate for a popular audience. I was going through some change of my dads, from the early 1900s, when i came across a 1916 penny. Plus a rundown on some valuable 1916 wheat penny errors and varieties you might find in pocket change stay safe and healthy.
The i anzac corps first anzac corps was a combined australian and new zealand army corps that served during world war i it was formed in egypt in february 1916 as part of the reorganisation and expansion of the australian imperial force and the new zealand expeditionary force nzef following the evacuation of gallipoli in december 1915. Brenner designed the coin under the direction of pres. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the denver mint and only includes the amount of 1916 d wheat pennies that were poured into circulation. His occupation was that of a farmer at burnley cookardinia. The coin has seen several reverse, or tails, designs and now bears one by lyndall bass depicting a. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u.
This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1916 d lincoln wheat cent. Design for the anzac book cover australian war memorial. Apr 29, 2012 i have an anzac book from 1916 and would like to know what it would be worth and where i would sell it if i chose to. It is a misprint, not done by something gripping it. Please check again if theres a mint mark under the date it will be either d or s.
Here are the rarest wheat pennies, along with the prices and values for these rare lincoln wheat pennies. Simpson and duffy ww1 australian hero gallipoli childrens book not only a hero. Military history of australia during world war i wikipedia. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Paper browned as usual overall a nice tightcopy as shown in the photographs.
It came to us in mint condition in its original packaging, with the message of condolence signed by king george v and the letter the family received at the time. It was formed in egypt in december 1914, and operated during the gallipoli campaign. Medallion anzac day school childrens medal, issued for sale in 1916 by the victorian department of education to school children. Top 160 books published in 1916 that people have added on goodreads.
This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. This new edition includes a reproduction of the original book, a foreword by acclaimed author les carlyon, an introduction from australian war memorial historian ashley ekins and material. The 1916 wheat penny was minted in 1916 at the philadelphia pennsylvania mint. I have an anzac book from 1916 and would like to know what. The argus reported that a medal has been struck by the education department in commemoration of anzac day, and will be sold to children at the school celebration for. Oct 01, 2010 what would a 1916 one cent wheat penny with no mint marking be worth. In 1916 there were 1,833,000 1916 pennies minted in all. His parents were john william hulme and alice morgan reid. The australian and new zealand army corps anzac was a first world war army corps of the mediterranean expeditionary force. You can view the grading guidelines on the main lincoln cents page of the website. Anzac books the anzac book 1916 written and illustrated in gallipoli by the men of anzac. In january 1916, the 4th anzac battalion, imperial camel corps, was formed with australian and new zealand troops. Containing illustrations, stories, cartoons and poems intended as a christmas and new year diversion for soldiers facing a harsh winter on the frontline, it was the finest trench publication produced during the great war and an instant bestseller. Created by soldiers under enemy fire and in extreme hardship, the illustrations, stories, cartoons and poems were intended as a christmas and new year diversion for soldiers facing a harsh winter in the trenches on gallipoli.
The dawn of respect western front 1916 commemorative. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. Make offer 1916 anzac gallipoli souvenir 48 page book state war council adelaide sa g63. This work was a candidate for gracing the cover of what became the anzac book. Mckernans book the australian people and the great war nelson, melbourne, 1980. Whats more, that desirability is increased once you know that there is only a limited quantity of these available, and that once they are gone they are gone for good.
Reading from the book addl info in regards to the sharpness of the strike 1916 d. In general, most wheat pennies are worth just a few cents perhaps 10 cents. Practically every word in it was written and every line drawn beneath the shelter of a waterproof sheet or of a roof of sandbags either in the trenches or, at most, well within. American coin treasures american coin treasures the last 25 years of lincoln lincoln wheat penny starter collection kit. Then in march 1916, the anzac mounted division with three australian and one new zealand brigade, was formed for service in egypt and palestine.
Mint in 1909, are beloved by casual collectors and serious numismatists alike. Archive digital books australasia this book of anzac was produced in the lines at anzac on gallipoli in the closing weeks of 1915. If you enjoyed this coin please like, share, and subscribe. Design for the anzac book cover the australian war. With lincolns head dominating one side of the coin, most people would be likely to agree. The 1916 philadelphia no mintmark saw a mintage of 1,833,677 coins and is worth around 25 cents and up in wellworn grades. The canadian infantry first world war signed 1st edition. The anzac book retrieved april 29, 2020, from 190679. Part of the first year had the initials of the designer, victor d. The first anzac day, 1916 new south wales anzac centenary. Buy lincoln wheat cents minted 1909 to 1958 first issued in 1909, the lincoln cent has become the most popular of all american coin series, honoring the person many americans believed to be the greatest president who ever lived. An illustrated life of simpson, the man with the donkey a is for anzac primary school gallipoli book brief history of the third reich by m. We also have a lincoln wheat cent grading forum to help you establish a grade for your lincoln wheat cent.
The anzac book was published in 1916 from illustrations, poems, stories and other creative works from the soldiers on the gallipoli peninsula. Written and illustrated in gallipoli by the men of anzac. I have a book called the anzac book, published in 1916 by cassell and company, ltd. It is believed that some 1917 matte proofs were struck illegally. These 1916 d lincoln cent coins are 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. In november 1915 cew bean, an official war correspondent and eventually official war historian, called for contributions for the publication. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. Most of the aif went into the trenches in 1916, but more men seemed. Best gallipoli and anzac books online books about anzac. In 1909, there were only 284,000 1909 s vdb wheat pennies produced. The anzac book became the finest trench publication produced by soldiers during the great war and was an instant bestseller when first released in 1916.
The 1916 d wheat penny was minted in 1916 at the denver colorado mint. Theodore roosevelt who was on a mission to redesign our nations coinage. It is pretty beat up, but has odd indentions that are on both side of coin. The first anzac day in 1916 history channel on foxtel. The story behind copper 1943 lincoln pennies is presumed to be a pure accident at the u. The anzac book staff, 1915 the anzac book contains a range of interesting information written by different members of the army, such as. The anzac book became the finest trench publication produced by soldiers during world war 1 and was an instant bestseller when first released in 1916. Old roll lincoln wheat cent penny 1909 vdbs both ends. In fact, some of the scarcest wheat cents are downright expensive costing into the hundreds of dollars in the most worn condition. Instead of appearing on the reverse centered under the wheat stalks, however, the initials were now located on the obverse in much smaller print under the lincoln. Scarce antique first edition the anzac book 1916 by the men in. I rotated this coin to show the great detail of it. While some original edition pennies from 1909 boast significant collectible value, there are other editions of.
Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location. An australian chaplain on the western front, 1916 extracts. The 1st and 3rd battalions were australian, while the 2nd battalion was british. This is a one cent coin from united states of america minted for 1916 rotating slowly. The anzac book written and illustrated in gallipolli by the men of. Many australian gallipoli books have been written on the various anzac campaigns, especially australias most famous battle, the landing at gallipoli. Anzac books the anzac book 1916 australian military books. The obverse or heads side was designed by victor david brenner, as was the original reverse, depicting two stalks of wheat thus wheat pennies, struck 19091958. Roll 1916 d lincoln wheat cents penny in good or better condition 50 coins. Be sure to visit our lincoln wheat cent forum if you need help. The anzac book provides a unique insight into life at gallipoli. The lincoln cent sometimes called the lincoln penny is a onecent coin that has been struck by the united states mint since 1909. Illustrations and photographs of different aspects and experiences of the war and the battle at gallipoli are.
The anzac book was created by soldiers at gallipoli. The only other notable variety of 1914 wheat penny coins is the 1914 proof. Medal anzac day, department of education, victoria, world. The first anzac day was commemorated on tuesday, 25 april 1916, and was marked with a variety of ceremonies held both in australia and england, where some 2000 anzac troops marched through the streets of london. The mef consisted of birdwoods anzac, british 29th division, british royal. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin.
Three different mints produced the 1916 lincoln wheat penny. However, if worn and of a highly common date and mint mark combination, many wheat cents are quite valuable. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. What makes the difference between a 50cent 1914 penny and one worth 4 figures. The men of anzac wrote, sketched, photographed, painted and joked their way about the war through a book exclusively their own work as satirists, comics, and laconic heroes, including verse, cartoons and ironic ads and letters. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the philadelphia mint and only includes the amount of 1916 wheat pennies that were poured into circulation.
It also has a printing mistake on page 4 picture of the sunrise of. Matte proofs were officially minted from 1909 1916. The united states mint first minted the lincoln wheat penny, or wheatie as they are sometimes called, in 1909. Bean edited the work on the island of imbros and after the.
Values, specifications, and images for the 1916 australian half penny. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Amid the shelltorn landscape of the western front, on 25 april 1916, many in the australian imperial force marked the first anniversary of gallipoli. Lincoln cent wheat reverse, 1916 ms pcgs auction prices. Bean, the official australian war correspondent, the book s content was substantially written or drawn by servicemen in the trenches of the gallipoli peninsula in 1915. The death penny, as its often called, is a symbol of loss and of particular value to us, says jacqueline healy, curator of the medical history museum. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.