UK threepence
Victoria
young head
1856
What is a 1856 British three pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1856 threepence from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£3 | £9 | £24 | £75 | £120 | £155+ |
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 D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:'
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
Same design as Maundy threepence.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 1.41 grams |
Diameter | 16 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,013,760 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1856 United Kingdom
threepence specifications
1856 United Kingdom
threepence design
The 1856 United Kingdom threepence
reverse shows the royal crown above
the number '3', with the date divided
to either side.
A wreath with a bow at the
base surrounds the main design.
The retail value of a 1856
British threepence can
range from £3 to over
£155, 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 |