United Kingdom
three halfpence
Victoria
1842
What is a 1842 British three halfpence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1842 3 halfpence from the UK.
The retail value of a
1842 British three halfpence
can range from £3 to over
£100, 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 |
£3 | £7 | £18 | £50 | £75 | £100+ |
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 1842 United Kingdom three
halfpence reverse shows the royal
crown with '1 1/2' below, then the date
underneath, framed by an open oak
wreath tied at the base with a bow.
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images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Minted exclusively for use in British colonies.
The obverse features the bust of young
Queen Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair,
with the surrounding legend: 'VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR:REGINA F:D:'
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 0.7 grams |
Diameter | 12 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,869,120 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1842 United Kingdom
three halfpence specifications
1842 United Kingdom
three halfpence design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |