United Kingdom
penny
KGIV 1826
thick line on saltire
What is a 1826 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1826 penny from the UK.
The retail value of a 1826
'thick line on saltire' British
penny can range from £10
to over £550 depending on
grade, condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£10 | £18 | £55 | £250 | £465 | £550+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1826 United Kingdom penny
reverse shows the helmed Britannia
seated facing right, holding a trident,
hand resting on a shield, with a rose,
thistle, and shamrock in the exergue.
The surrounding legend reads:
'BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:'.
Primary varieties: 'plain saltire',
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George IV facing left. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
images courtesy of anonymous contributor
Notes:
Thick line running through center of saltire.
Monarch | King George IV |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 18.7 grams |
Diameter | 34 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 5,913,600 (all varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1826 United Kingdom
penny specifications
thick line on saltire
1826 United Kingdom
penny design
thick line on saltire
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |