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1828 half farthing value - UK - helm in to legend

United Kingdom

half farthing

KG IV 1828

helm in to legend

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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.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£7 £16 £32 £110 £160 £210+

Values are in UK Pounds

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'

1828 UK half farthing reverse, helmet in to legend

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helmet in to legend
helmet to base of legend
1828 UK half farthing obverse, helmet in to legend

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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