1848 fourpence value - UK - 8 over 6

United Kingdom

fourpence

Victoria 1848

8 over 6

What is a 1848 British four pence coin worth?

Values, images, and specifications for the 1848 groat from the UK.

The retail value of a 1848

'8 over 6' British fourpence

can range from £7 to over

£310, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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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 1848 United Kingdom fourpence reverse

shows the helmed Britannia seated facing

right, holding a trident, hand resting on a

shield, with the date in the exergue below.

'FOUR' is in the left field, and 'PENCE'

in the right.

primary varieties:

'1848', '8 over 6', and '8 over 7'

Close-up images

(Click to expand)

images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins

Notes:

Last 8 over 6 - result of a reworked die.

Maundy groat design as per Maundy coinage.

The obverse features the young head of

Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.

The surrounding legend reads:

'VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:'

1848 United Kingdom

fourpence specifications

8 over 6

1848 United Kingdom

fourpence design

8 over 6

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