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1846 penny value - UK - near colon

United Kingdom

penny

Victoria 1846

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What is a 1846 British penny coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1846 penny from the UK.

The retail value of a 1846

'near colon' British penny

can range from £9 to over

£575 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
£9 £16 £30 £205 £470 £575+

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 1846 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: 'near colon', and 'far colon'

1846 United Kingdom penny reverse, near colon

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Close-up images

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1846 United Kingdom penny obverse, near colon

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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:

Colon (:) directly after DEF in reverse legend.

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge plain
Weight 18.8 grams
Diameter 34 mm
Comp copper
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 483,840 (inc varieties)
Scarcity uncommon for period

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse William Wyon


1846 United Kingdom

penny specifications

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1846 United Kingdom

penny design

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Grading Terms

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