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1843 halfpenny value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

halfpenny

Victoria

1843

What is a 1843 British half penny coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1843 halfpenny from the UK.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£10 £35 £65 £230 £480 £625+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

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

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1843 United Kingdom halfpenny obverse

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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 C. Farthing

Notes:

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge plain
Weight 9.46 grams
Diameter 28 mm
Comp copper
Minted London, England
Mintage 967,680
Scarcity uncommon for period

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse William Wyon


1843 British

halfpenny specifications


1843 British

halfpenny design

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The 1843 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:'.

The retail value of a 1843

British half penny can range

from £10 to over £625,

depending on grade,

condition, desirability,

and demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated