1851 halfpenny value - UK - 7 incuse dots
United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1851
7 incuse dots
What is a 1851 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1851 halfpenny from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £2.50 | £8 | £20 | £80 | £160 | £210+ |
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 1851 United Kingdom halfpenny
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: '7 incuse dots', and 'no dots'
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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:
7 incuse dots on or above shield.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 9.46 grams |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | 215,040 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | uncommon for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1851 British
halfpenny specifications
7 incuse dots
1851 British
halfpenny design
7 incuse dots
The retail value of a 1851
'7 dots' British half penny
can range from £2.50 to
over £210, 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 |