United Kingdom
half farthing
KG IV 1828
helm in to legend
What is a 1828 British half farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1828 1/2 farthing from the UK.
The retail value of a 1828
'helmet in to legend' British
half farthing can range from
£7 to over £210, 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 |
£7 | £16 | £32 | £110 | £160 | £210+ |
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 1828 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:'.
primary varieties: 'helmet in to legend',
and 'helmet to base of legend'
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Close-up images
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images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
Helmet extends past the base of the legend.
Minted specifically for Ceylon.
Was not legal tender within the UK until 1842.
The obverse features the laureate head of
King George IV facing left. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
Monarch | King George IV |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 2.4 grams |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 7,680,000 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1828 United Kingdom
half farthing specifications
helmet in to legend
1828 United Kingdom
half farthing design
helmet in to legend
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |