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    1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Four berries in wreath)

    Victoria 2nd portrait; 2nd type
    1874United KingdomFour berries in wreath; large date (see comments)
    Part of Pre-decimal coins
    Denomination
    Halfpenny
    Estimated Value
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    Condition
    BU
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    Physical Properties

    Composition:Bronze
    Weight:5.67g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:25.56mm
    Thickness:1.6mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
    Mint:Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham

    Features & Details

    RoundBronze

    Versions of the 1874 Victoria Halfpenny

    • 1874-H Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type)Photo: Numista
      BU2nd type, Six berries in wreath

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      Mintage 5,017,600

      1874-H Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type)

    • 1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Six berries in wreath)Photo: Numista
      BU2nd type, Six berries in wreath

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      Mintage 1,347,655

      1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Six berries in wreath)

    • 1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Four berries in wreath)Photo: Numista
      BU2nd type, Four berries in wreath

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      1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Four berries in wreath) (this page)

    • 1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type)Photo: Numista
      BU1st type, toothed border, 5 berries…

      £1.03

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      1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (1st type)

    • 1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Six berries in wreath,…)Photo: Numista
      BU2nd type, Six berries in wreath,…

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      1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Six berries in wreath,…)

    • 1874-H Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type)Photo: Numista
      BU2nd type, Six berries in wreath

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      1874-H Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type)

    • 1874-H Halfpenny Victoria Proof (2nd type)Photo: Numista
      Proof2nd type

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      1874-H Halfpenny Victoria Proof (2nd type)

    Victoria Halfpenny by year

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    About the 1874 Halfpenny Victoria BU (2nd type, Four berries in wreath)

    The Victoria 2nd portrait 2nd type coin from 1874 is a notable piece in British numismatics, representing the reign of Queen Victoria, who presided over a period of significant change and expansion in the United Kingdom. Struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, this bronze coin features a mature portrait of Victoria, symbolising the stability and continuity of the monarchy during the Victorian era. The coin's design reflects the artistry of the time, showcasing intricate details that have become a hallmark of Victorian coinage.

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    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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