1865 penny value - UK - 5 over 3

United Kingdom

penny

Victoria 1865

5 over 3

What is a 1865 British penny coin worth?

Values, images, and specifications for the 1865 penny from the UK.

The retail value of a 1865

'5 over 3' British penny

can range from £25 to over

£1,300 depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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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 1865 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: '1865',

and '5 over 3'

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 The Coin House

Notes:

5 over 3, as a result of a reworked die.

1865 United Kingdom

penny specifications

5 over 3 overdate

1865 United Kingdom

penny design

5 over 3 overdate

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