1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, beaded border)
Worth about £6.50 in BU condition. 6,630,400 were minted, the 2nd lowest of any BU Halfpenny.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1860 Halfpenny (Victoria) rare?
2nd/ 2
Its BU mintage of 6,630,400 is the 2nd lowest of 2 BU Halfpenny coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1860 Victoria Halfpenny
Photo: NumistaBU1st type, beaded border£6.50
Mintage 6,630,400
1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, beaded border) (this page)
- Photo: NumistaBU1st type, toothed border, 7 berries…
£6.50
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1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, toothed border, 7 berries…)
- Photo: NumistaBU1st type, toothed border, 4 berries…
£6.50
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1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, toothed border, 4 berries…)
- Photo: NumistaBU1st type, toothed border, 7 berries…
£6.50
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1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, toothed border, 7 berries…)
- Photo: NumistaBU1st type, scarce toothed
£6.50
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1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, scarce toothed)
- Photo: NumistaBU1st type, toothed border, 4 berries…
£6.50
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1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, toothed border, 4 berries…)
- Photo: NumistaBU1st type, toothed border, 5 berries…
£6.50
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1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, toothed border, 5 berries…)
- Photo: NumistaProof1st type, beaded border, Proof
£6.50
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1860 Halfpenny Victoria Proof (1st type)
Victoria Halfpenny by year
About the 1860 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type, beaded border)
The Victoria 2nd portrait, 1st type coin minted in 1860 holds a notable place in numismatic history as part of the extensive coinage system established during Queen Victoria's reign, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. Struck at the Royal Mint located at Tower Hill, this coin features a striking design of the queen's second portrait, a depiction that reflects both her enduring popularity and the artistic sensibilities of the time. Collectors often seek it not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its representation of a pivotal era in British history, encapsulating the cultural and economic developments of the 19th century.
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