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    1839 Half Farthing Victoria BU (incl. Colonial)

    Victoria 1st portrait; incl. Colonial
    1839United KingdomRose only below date
    Part of Pre-decimal coins

    Worth about £17 in BU condition. 2,042,800 were minted.

    Denomination
    Half Farthing
    Estimated Value
    £17.33
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    BU
    Mintage
    2,042,800

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Copper
    Weight:2.36g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:18mm
    Thickness:1.3mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
    Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

    Features & Details

    RoundCopper
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

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    About the 1839 Half Farthing Victoria BU (incl. Colonial)

    The 1839 Victoria 1st portrait coin, minted at the Royal Mint in Tower Hill, represents a significant moment in British numismatics as it marks the early years of Queen Victoria's reign, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. The design showcases a youthful Queen Victoria, symbolising both stability and progress during a time of great change in Britain, making it a key piece for those studying the evolution of coinage and royal portraiture.

    ⓘHow this was written

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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