United Kingdom
penny
Victoria 1864
plain 4
What is a 1864 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1864 penny from the UK.
The retail value of a 1864
'plain 4' British penny can
range from £15 to over
£3,100 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 |
£15 | £40 | £160 | £790 | £2.2k | £3.1k+ |
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.
The 1864 United Kingdom penny reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, hand resting on a
shield, with a lighthouse to the left, and
ship to the right.
The words 'ONE' and 'PENNY' are to
the sides, with the date below.
primary varieties: 'plain 4',
and 'crosslet 4'
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
Queen Victoria facing left, hair in a bun.
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'
images courtesy of anonymous contributor
Notes:
Plain 4 in date.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.4 grams |
Diameter | 30.8 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 3,440,640 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon for period |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1864 United Kingdom
penny specifications
plain 4
1864 United Kingdom
penny design
plain 4
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |