Early 20th Century Coins

Pre-war and wartime coins from 1900 to 1945

2,829 coins from 1900 to 1945

5 Cents - George VI (Victory; steel)
5 Cents - George VI (Victory; steel)
Canada
1944–1945
1 Cent (Pattern)
1 Cent (Pattern)
United States
1944~$42.57
1 Cent (Pattern)
1 Cent (Pattern)
United States
1944~$42.57
5 Cents - George VI (Victory; tombac)
5 Cents - George VI (Victory; tombac)
Canada
1943–1944
1 Cent "Lincoln - Wheat Ears Reverse - Steel"
1 Cent "Lincoln - Wheat Ears Reverse - Steel"
United States
1943–1944
5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)
5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)
Canada
1942
5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait)
5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" (1st portrait)
United States
1942–1945
1 Cent "1942" (Pattern)
1 Cent "1942" (Pattern)
United States
1942
½ Penny - George VI
½ Penny - George VI
Australia
1939–1948
1 Dollar - George VI (Royal Visit)
1 Dollar - George VI (Royal Visit)
Canada
1939
½ Dollar (New Rochelle)
½ Dollar (New Rochelle)
United States
1938
5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (1st portrait)
5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (1st portrait)
United States
1938–2003
1 Penny - George VI
1 Penny - George VI
Australia
1938–1948
6 Pence - George VI
6 Pence - George VI
Australia
1938–1945
1 Shilling - George VI
1 Shilling - George VI
Australia
1938–1945
1 Florin - George VI
1 Florin - George VI
Australia
1938–1945
3 Pence - George VI
3 Pence - George VI
Australia
1938–1944
½ Penny - George VI
½ Penny - George VI
Australia
1938–1939
½ Sovereign - George VI
½ Sovereign - George VI
United Kingdom
1937
½ Penny - Edward VIII (Pattern)
½ Penny - Edward VIII (Pattern)
United Kingdom
1937
Pattern - Edward VIII (1 Penny)
Pattern - Edward VIII (1 Penny)
Australia
1937
Pattern - 3 Pence - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
Pattern - 3 Pence - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
Australia
1937
Pattern - 1 Shilling - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
Pattern - 1 Shilling - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
Australia
1937
Pattern - 1 Florin - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
Pattern - 1 Florin - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
Australia
1937
½ Dollar (Roanoke Island)
½ Dollar (Roanoke Island)
United States
1937
½ Dollar (75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam)
½ Dollar (75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam)
United States
1937
½ Crown - Edward VIII (Pattern)
½ Crown - Edward VIII (Pattern)
United Kingdom
1937~$105.99
6 Pence - Edward VIII (Pattern)
6 Pence - Edward VIII (Pattern)
United Kingdom
1937Melt: $3.53
50 Cents - George VI (Pattern Special Strike)
50 Cents - George VI (Pattern Special Strike)
Canada
1937
5 Pounds - George VI
5 Pounds - George VI
United Kingdom
1937Melt: $5,656.22

Collecting Early 20th Century Coins

The Early 20th Century era (1900 to 1945) produced some of the most fascinating coins in numismatic history. Coins from this period reflect the technological capabilities, artistic movements, and political realities of their time. Our encyclopedia currently indexes 2,829 coins minted during this era, spanning multiple countries and denominations.

When collecting coins from the Early 20th Century period, condition and authenticity are paramount concerns. Many coins from this era have survived in limited quantities, making them highly sought after by numismatists. Metal composition, mint marks, and die varieties all play crucial roles in determining a coin's value and collectibility. Use our detailed specifications and melt value calculations to evaluate coins from this fascinating period of monetary history.