United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1889
9 over 8
What is a 1889 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1889 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£7 | £20 | £50 | £175 | £250 | £325+ |
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 Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
9 over remnants of 8, as a result of a reworked die.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.7 grams |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 7,748,234 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon variant |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1889 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
9 over 8
1889 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
9 over 8
The retail value of a 1889
'9 over 8' British half penny
can range from £7 to over
£325, 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 |