United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1874
London mint
What is a 1874 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1874 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £12 | £35 | £140 | £280 | £360+ |
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 1874 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: 'London mint',
'London mint, narrow date', and 'Heaton mint'
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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:
No mintmark below date. (London mint).
Date approx. 14 denticals wide.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.7 grams |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 1,347,665 (London varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1874 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
London mint
1874 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
London mint
The retail value of a 1874
'London mint' British half
penny can range from £4
to over £360, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, 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 |