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1866 penny value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

penny

Victoria

1866

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What is a 1866 British penny coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1866 penny from the UK.

The retail value of a

1866 British penny can

range from £5 to over £460

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
£5 £12 £40 £130 £330 £460+

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 1866 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.

1866 United Kingdom penny reverse

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1866 United Kingdom penny obverse

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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:

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge plain
Weight 9.4 grams
Diameter 30.8 mm
Comp bronze
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 9,999,360
Scarcity less common for period

 

Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon


1866 United Kingdom

penny specifications


1866 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