1847 half farthing value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
half farthing
Victoria
1847
What is a 1847 British half farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1847 1/2 farthing from the UK.
The retail value of a
1847 British half farthing
can range from £3 to
over £100, 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 |
| £3 | £6 | £12 | £40 | £70 | £100+ |
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 1847 United Kingdom half
farthing reverse shows the words
'HALF FARTHING', with the royal
crown above and the date below.
Underneath the date is a rose,
thistle, and shamrock.
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images courtesy of D. McKenzie
Notes:
The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:'
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 2.4 grams |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 3,010,560 |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1847 United Kingdom
half farthing specifications
1847 United Kingdom
half farthing design
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |