Halfpenny Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

halfpenny

1801 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

half penny coins from 1801 to 1967.

Halfpenny coins continued in

to the UK era of British history,

and were circulated under all

monarchs, except Edward VIII.

The first circulation issue

United Kingdom era British

halfpenny was minted in

1806, and the last in 1967.

The United Kingdom halfpenny obverse features the monarch

of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.

Three reverse types were used during this period.

The first shows Britannia facing left, the second shows Britannia facing

right, and the third shows Sir Francis Drake's galleon, the Golden Hind.

1 halfpenny = 1/2 of a penny

= 1/24 of a shilling = 1/480 of a pound

We have also included coins from

George III's era prior to the formation of

the United Kingdom in 1801, as his reign

was both prior and post.

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