UK halfpenny
Victoria
young head, pg 1
1838 to 1852
Values, images, and specifications for British half penny
coins from 1838 to 1852. (young head, page 1)
The 'young head' Queen
Victoria era United Kingdom
halfpenny obverse features
the head of young Victoria
facing left, with ribbons in
her hair, and date below.
The reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated
facing right, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield.
Below is a rose, thistle, and shamrock.
Dates not minted for circulation:
1839, 1840, 1842, 1849, 1850
Our Queen Victoria era UK halfpenny category has been
broken down in to five pages:
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. Victoria entered a
protracted period of mourning following Albert's
death in 1861, lasting many years.
1 halfpenny = 1/2 of a penny
= 1/24 of a shilling = 1/480 of a pound
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