1837 half farthing value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
half farthing
William IV
1837
What is a 1837 British half farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1837 1/2 farthing from the UK.
The retail value of a
1837 British half farthing
can range from £25 to
over £450, 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 |
| £25 | £60 | £130 | £290 | £370 | £450+ |
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 1837 United Kingdom half farthing
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:'.
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The obverse features the bare head of
King William IV facing right. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA.',
with the date below.
| Monarch | King William IV |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 2.3 grams |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,935,360 |
| Scarcity | uncommon for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1837 United Kingdom
half farthing specifications
1837 United Kingdom
half farthing design
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |