United Kingdom
halfpenny
KEVII 1902
low tide
What is a 1902 British halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1902 half penny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£5 | £15 | £60 | £130 | £250 | £300+ |
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 1902 UK halfpenny reverse shows
Britannia seated facing right, wearing a
helmet, and holding a trident.
Her other hand rests on a shield bearing
combined heraldic crosses of UK members.
'HALF' and 'PENNY' are in the fields, and
the date is in the exergue below.
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the bare head of King
Edward VII facing right, with the legend:
'EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT:
OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
First King Edward VII era UK halfpenny.
Sea level below the point at which Britannia's
legs cross at shins (low tide).
Monarch | King Edward VII (1902 - 1910) |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.7 grams |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 13,672,960 (inc
varieties) |
Scarcity | harder variant |
Obverse | George William De Saulles |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1902 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
low tide
1902 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
low tide
The retail value of a 1902
'low tide' UK half penny can
range from £5 to over
£300, 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 |