United Kingdom
penny
Victoria 1841
no colon after REG
What is a 1841 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1841 penny from the UK.
The retail value of a 1841
'no colon after REG' British
penny can range from £6
to over £410 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 |
£6 | £10 | £25 | £140 | £330 | £410+ |
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 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: REG: FID: DEF:'.
Primary varieties: 'colon after REG',
and 'no colon after REG'
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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 anonymous contributor
Notes:
No colon (:) after REG in reverse legend.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 18.8 grams |
Diameter | 34 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 913,920 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1841 United Kingdom
penny specifications
no colon after REG
1841 United Kingdom
penny design
no colon after REG
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |