United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1848
8 over 7
What is a 1848 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1848 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £12 | £30 | £110 | £190 | £240+ |
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.
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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'
Notes:
Last 8 struck over 7 (remnants of a reused die)
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.46 grams |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 322,560 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1848 British
halfpenny specifications
8 over 7
1848 British
halfpenny design
8 over 7
The retail value of a 1848
'8 over 7' British half penny
can range from £4 to over
£240, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |