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1842 fourpence value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

fourpence

Victoria

1842

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What is a 1842 British four pence coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1842 groat from the UK.

The retail value of a

1842 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.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£3 £7 £15 £50 £80 £110+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1842 United Kingdom fourpence reverse

shows the helmed Britannia seated facing

right, holding a trident, hand resting on a

shield, with the date in the exergue below.


'FOUR' is in the left field, and 'PENCE'

in the right.


primary varieties:

'1842' and '2 over 1'

1842 UK fourpence reverse

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1842 UK fourpence obverse

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images courtesy of M. Ozdurmus

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. 724,680 (inc varieties)
Scarcity less common for period

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse William Wyon


1842 United Kingdom

fourpence specifications


1842 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