United Kingdom
three halfpence
Victoria 1843
43 over 34
What is a 1843 British three halfpence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1843 3 halfpence from the UK.
The retail value of a 1843
'43 over 34' British three
halfpence can range from
£4 to over £180, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £10 | £30 | £85 | £135 | £180+ |
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 1843 United Kingdom three
halfpence reverse shows the royal
crown with '1 1/2' below, then the date
underneath, framed by an open oak
wreath tied at the base with a bow.
primary varieties:
'1843' and '43 over 34'
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Close-up images
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images courtesy of B. Dean
Notes:
Minted exclusively for use in British colonies.
43 over 34 in date, result of a reworked die.
The obverse features the bust of young
Queen Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair,
with the surrounding legend: 'VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR:REGINA F:D:'
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 0.7 grams |
Diameter | 12 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 475,200 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon variety |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1843 United Kingdom
three halfpence specifications
43 over 34 overdate
1843 United Kingdom
three halfpence design
43 over 34 overdate
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |