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1847 half farthing value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

half farthing

Victoria

1847

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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.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£3 £6 £12 £40 £70 £100+

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 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.

1847 UK half farthing reverse

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1847 UK half farthing obverse

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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