United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1883
brooch
What is a 1883 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1883 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1.25 | £4 | £10 | £60 | £130 | £185+ |
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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Close-up images
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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 Winter Coins
Notes:
Oblong brooch at neckline, surrounded by 6 ovals.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.7 grams |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 3,000,725 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1883 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
brooch
1883 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
brooch
The retail value of a 1883
'brooch' British half penny
can range from £1.25 to over
£185, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |