United Kingdom
penny
William IV
1834
What is a 1834 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1834 penny from the UK.
The retail value of a
1834 British penny can
range from £20 to over
£1,100 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 |
£20 | £35 | £80 | £400 | £900 | £1,100+ |
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 1834 United Kingdom penny
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 laureate bare head of
King William IV facing right. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
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Notes:
Monarch | King William IV |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 18.8 grams |
Diameter | 34 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 322,560 |
Scarcity | relatively scarce for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1834 United Kingdom
penny specifications
1834 United Kingdom
penny design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |