1841 halfpenny value - UK - inverted axis
United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1841
inverted axis
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 |
| £8 | £25 | £60 | £210 | £450 | £600+ |
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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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'
Notes:
Reverse is inverted, compared to obverse.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 9.46 grams |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | 1,075,200 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | uncommon variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1841 British
halfpenny specifications
inverted die axis
1841 British
halfpenny design
inverted die axis
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'
The retail value of a 1841
'inverted axis' British half
penny can range from £8
to over £600, 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 |