United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1859
9 over 8
What is a 1859 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1859 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£3 | £9 | £25 | £90 | £190 | £240+ |
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 C. Farthing
Notes:
9 over remnants of 8, resulting from reworked dies.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.46 grams |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 1,290,340 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common variant |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1859 British
halfpenny specifications
9 over 8
1859 British
halfpenny design
9 over 8
The retail value of a 1859
'9 over 8' British half penny
can range from £3 to over
£240, 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 |