United Kingdom
halfpenny
Edward VII
1905
What is a 1905 British halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1905 half penny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.60 | £2 | £5 | £20 | £45 | £60+ |
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 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 C. Farthing.
Notes:
Monarch | King Edward VII (1902 - 1910) |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.7 grams |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 10,124,800 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | George William De Saulles |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1905 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
1905 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
The 1905 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.
The retail value of a 1905
British half penny can
range from £0.60 to over
£60, 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 |