United Kingdom
penny
George IV
1827
What is a 1827 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1827 penny from the UK.
The retail value of a 1827
British penny can range
from £150 to over £8,200
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 |
£150 | £280 | £740 | £2.9k | £6.7k | £8.2k+ |
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 1827 United Kingdom penny
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:'.
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George IV facing left. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes: Minted for use in Australia, most were
corroded during the voyage, resulting in low
survival rate, particularly in higher grades.
Last King George IV era United Kingdom penny.
Monarch | King George IV |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 18.7 grams |
Diameter | 34 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,451,520 |
Scarcity | scarce, due to low survival rate |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1827 United Kingdom
penny specifications
1827 United Kingdom
penny design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |