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1858 threepence value - UK - 8 over 5

UK threepence

Victoria, young

1858

8 over 5

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What is a 1858 British three pence coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1858 threepence from the UK.

The retail value of a 1858

'8 over 5' British threepence

can range from £4 to over

£110, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£4 £12 £35 £110+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1858 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.


primary varieties: '1858', 'BRITANNIAB',

'8 over 5', and '8 over 6'

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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:'

Notes:

Same design as Maundy threepence.

Last '8' over '5', as a result of a reworked die.

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge plain
Weight 1.41 grams
Diameter 16 mm
Comp 92.5% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 1,441,440 (inc varieties)
Scarcity less common variant

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse Jean Baptiste Merlen


1858 United Kingdom

threepence specifications

8 over 5


1858 United Kingdom

threepence design

8 over 5

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated