United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria 1853
3 over 2
What is a 1853 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1853 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£5 | £15 | £35 | £95 | £200 | £250+ |
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 young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair, with the
date below. The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
3 struck over 2 (remnants of reworked die).
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.46 grams |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 1,559,040 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon variant |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1853 British
halfpenny specifications
3 over 2 overdate
1853 British
halfpenny design
3 over 2 overdate
The retail value of a 1853
'3 over 2' British half penny
can range from £5 to over
£250, 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 |