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    1842 Half Farthing Victoria BU (incl. Colonial)

    Victoria 1st portrait; incl. Colonial
    1842United KingdomRose, thistle & shamrock below date
    Part of Pre-decimal coins

    Worth about £12 in BU condition.

    Denomination
    Half Farthing
    Estimated Value
    £12.29
    Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    BU
    Mintage
    —

    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, Very Fine
    Value date:26 Sep 2026

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