United Kingdom
fourpence
Victoria
1840
What is a 1840 British four pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1840 groat from the UK.
The retail value of a
1840 British fourpence
can range from £3 to over
£110, 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 | £15 | £50 | £80 | £110+ |
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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images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Maundy groat design as per Maundy coinage.
The obverse features the young head of
Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:'
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 1.9 grams |
Diameter | 16 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,496,880 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1840 United Kingdom
fourpence specifications
1840 United Kingdom
fourpence design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |