United Kingdom
halfpenny
William IV
1831
What is a 1831 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1831 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£5 | £15 | £35 | £120 | £230 | £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 1831 United Kingdom halfpenny
reverse shows the helmed Britannia
seated facing right, holding a trident,
hand resting on a shield, with a rose,
thistle, and shamrock in the exergue.
The surrounding legend reads:
'BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:'.
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The obverse features the bare head of
King William IV facing right. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
images courtesy of Narracan Coins
Notes:
First King William IV era United Kingdom halfpenny.
Monarch | King William IV |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.39 grams |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 806,400 |
Scarcity | uncommon for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1831 British
halfpenny specifications
1831 British
halfpenny design
The retail value of a
1831 British 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 |