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1853 Half Farthing Victoria Proof (incl. Colonial)

Victoria 1st portrait; incl. Colonial

1853United KingdomProof

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £17 as a proof.

Denomination

Half Farthing

Estimated Value

£17.33

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

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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

Versions of the 1853 Victoria Half Farthing

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Circulationincl. Colonial
£5.82
Mintage 955,200
1853 Half Farthing Victoria (incl. Colonial)
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Proofincl. Colonial
£17.33
Mintage —
1853 Half Farthing Victoria Proof (incl. Colonial) (this page)

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