1848 sixpence value - UK - 8 over 7

UK sixpence

Victoria young

1848

8 over 7

What is a 1848 British six pence coin worth?

Values, images, and specifications for the 1848 sixpence from the UK.

The retail value of a 1848

'8 over 7' British sixpence

can range from £20 to over

£1,100, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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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 1848 United Kingdom sixpence reverse

shows the words 'SIX PENCE' with the royal

crown above, and a small scroll below.

An open wreath, left branch olive, right branch

oak, tied with a bow at the base surrounds the

main design, with the date below.

primary varieties: '1848', '8 over 6',

and '8 over 7'

Close-up images

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The obverse features the young head of Queen

Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.

The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA

DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:'

images courtesy of C. Farthing

Notes:

Last 8 over remnants of 7, as a result of reworked die.

1848 United Kingdom

sixpence specifications

8 over 7 overdate

1848 United Kingdom

sixpence design

8 over 7 overdate

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