Five old coins worth fortune – and some could make 'big money' if you sell

Collecting coins can be worth a lot – especially if you decide to sell your findings.

It's no secret some coins are valued in the hundreds, while others may only fetch slightly more than their original worth. Coins with low mintage numbers or errors during minting often attract collectors' attention.

Ancient coins, it seems, can also command staggering prices. TikTok's very own @CoinCollectingWizard has highlighted a few coins to keep an eye out for. The coin enthusiast began with a 1949 Brass Three Pence piece, which had a limited run of 464,000.

The expert shared: "Find these old coins and make big money... First we have the 1949 Brass Three Pence with a mintage of 464,000. It can sell for anything between £9 and £700, depending on the condition. [Next] the 1905 Half Crown is from the UK, with only 166,008 ever made. You can easily grab between £450 and £10,000, depending on the condition."

Later in the video, he talks about the rare 1853 Four Pence Grout, with a mere 11,880 in existence. According to him, even the poorest quality ones could bring in £230, rising up to £2,000.

He added: "Next we have the 1851 One Shilling with only 470,071 made, this can sell anywhere between £100 and £2,000. And last but not least, the 1869 One Penny but we are not sure how many were made. Imagine finding this in great condition and bagging yourself £5,000, unbelievable."

Since he shared the clip, it has garnered nearly 600 likes and dozens of comments. One viewer exclaimed: "Wow," while another confessed: "Gave mine to charity I bet they never gave the money."

A third chimed in with: "I've got one." It's not always a simple task to find these coins, but it's worth rummaging through your collection now if you're after the big bucks...