United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria
1837 to 1901
Values, images, and specifications for British
half penny coins from 1837 to 1901.
Victoria became Queen in
1837 after the death of her
uncle (William IV), who had
no legitimate heirs.
The first Queen Victoria
United Kingdom halfpenny
was minted in 1838, and
the last in 1901.
The Queen Victoria era United Kingdom halfpenny obverse
features Queen Victoria facing left.
Earlier years show the 'young head', middle years the
'bun head', and later years the 'old veiled head'.
The reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield.
In 1860 the date moved from obverse to reverse,
and the composition changed from copper to bronze.
Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at
nearly 64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.
Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9 children,
who went on to marry in to royalty across Europe.
The Victorian era was one of dramatic change and
development in industry, science, culture, and politics.
1 halfpenny = 1/2 of a penny
= 1/24 of a shilling = 1/480 of a pound
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