United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria
1841
What is a 1841 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1841 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£2 | £6 | £15 | £65 | £140 | £180+ |
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 1841 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: REG: FID: DEF:'.
primary varieties: '1841', 'DFI for DEI',
and 'inverted axis'
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The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair, with the
date below. The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'
images courtesy of Gold Guinea
Notes:
Obverse and reverse have same orientation.
(standard die axis)
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.46 grams |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 1,075,200 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1841 British
halfpenny specifications
1841 British
halfpenny design
The retail value of a 1841
British half penny can range
from £2 to over £180,
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 |