United Kingdom
halfpenny
KGIV 1826
raised line
What is a 1826 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1826 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £15 | £45 | £160 | £230 | £290+ |
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.
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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 C. Farthing
Notes:
Single raised line on saltire.
(St. Andrew's Cross, diagonal on shield)
Monarch | King George IV |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.34 grams |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 9,031,630 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1826 British
halfpenny specifications
raised line on saltire
1826 British
halfpenny design
raised line on saltire
The 1826 United Kingdom halfpenny 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: 'incuse lines', and 'raised line'
The retail value of a 1826
'raised line' British half
penny can range from £4
to over £290, depending on
grade, condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |