Queen Victoria era halfpenny - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

halfpenny

Victoria

1837 to 1901

Values, images, and specifications for British

half penny coins from 1837 to 1901.

Victoria became Queen in

1837 after the death of her

uncle (William IV), who had

no legitimate heirs.

The first Queen Victoria

United Kingdom halfpenny

was minted in 1838, and

the last in 1901.

The Queen Victoria era United Kingdom halfpenny obverse

features Queen Victoria facing left.

Earlier years show the 'young head', middle years the

'bun head', and later years the 'old veiled head'.

The reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated facing

right, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield.

In 1860 the date moved from obverse to reverse,

and the composition changed from copper to bronze.

Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at

nearly 64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.

Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9 children,

who went on to marry in to royalty across Europe.

The Victorian era was one of dramatic change and

development in industry, science, culture, and politics.

1 halfpenny = 1/2 of a penny

= 1/24 of a shilling = 1/480 of a pound