United Kingdom
penny
Victoria
1859
What is a 1859 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1859 penny from the UK.
The retail value of a
1859 British penny can
range from £6 to over
£335 depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£6 | £10 | £25 | £150 | £280 | £335+ |
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 Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Last circulation issue Victorian 'young head' penny.
Last circulation issue 'copper only' penny, before
composition change to bronze.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 18.8 grams |
Diameter | 34 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,075,200 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1859 United Kingdom
penny specifications
1859 United Kingdom
penny design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |