United Kingdom
halfpenny
Victoria
1856
What is a 1856 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1856 halfpenny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£2.50 | £8 | £20 | £75 | £160 | £200+ |
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 1856 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: REG: FID: DEF:'.
primary varieties: '1856', and '6 over larger 6'
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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:
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 9.46 grams |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | 1,942,080 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1856 British
halfpenny specifications
1856 British
halfpenny design
The retail value of a 1856
British half penny can
range from £2.50 to over
£200, 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 |