What is the difference between the value of stolen property and the crime of robbery?

As for appellant's first contention, the value of the stolen property makes no difference. "Robbery is the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear." ( 211.) It is well settled that " 'robbery does not depend upon the value of the property taken,' " and the crime can be established " 'even though the property taken be of slight

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value.' " (People v. Simmons (1946) 28 Cal.2d 699, 705; accord, People v. Sutton (1973) 35 Cal.App.3d 264, 270.)