1837 halfpenny value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
halfpenny
William IV
1837
What is a 1837 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1837 halfpenny from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £12 | £30 | £120 | £225 | £290+ |
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 William IV facing right. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Last 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 | 349,400 |
| Scarcity | uncommon for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1837 British
halfpenny specifications
1837 British
halfpenny design
The 1837 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:'.
The retail value of a
1837 British half penny
can range from £4 to over
£290, 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 |