United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1873
with hemline
What is a 1873 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1873 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1.50 | £5 | £12 | £70 | £170 | £220+ |
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 laureate bust of Queen
Victoria facing left, hair in a bun (bun head).
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
Incuse hemline to drapery over shield.
Left arm slightly raised (underside not horizontal).
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.7 grams |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 3,404,880 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1873 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
with hemline
1873 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
with hemline
The 1873 United Kingdom halfpenny reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing right,
holding a trident, her hand resting on a shield.
In the back ground lies a lighthouse to the left,
and ship to the right.
'HALF PENNY' is around the top, and the
date below.
primary varieties: 'with hemline', and 'no hemline'
The retail value of a 1873
'with hemline' British half
penny can range from
£1.50 to over £220,
depending on grade,
condition, 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 |