1858 halfpenny value - UK - 8 over 6
United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1858
8 over 6
What is a 1858 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1858 halfpenny from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £2 | £6 | £14 | £60 | £110 | £140+ |
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'
images courtesy of Kos Coins
Notes:
Last 8 over remnants of 6, a result of reworked die.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 9.46 grams |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | 2,472,960 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1858 British
halfpenny specifications
8 over 6 overdate
1858 British
halfpenny design
8 over 6 overdate
The 1858 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: '1858', 'small date',
The retail value of a 1858
'8 over 6' British half penny
can range from £2 to over
£140, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |