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    1878 Halfpenny Victoria Proof (2nd type, large date)

    Victoria 2nd portrait; 2nd type
    1878United Kingdomlarge date; Proof
    Part of Pre-decimal coins
    Denomination
    Halfpenny
    Estimated Value
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    How we value coins
    Condition
    Proof
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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

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    Versions of the 1878 Victoria Halfpenny

    • 1878 Halfpenny Victoria (2nd type, large date)Photo: Numista
      Circulation2nd type, large date

      £8.03

      Mintage 1,425,535

      1878 Halfpenny Victoria (2nd type, large date)

    • 1878 Halfpenny Victoria (2nd type, small date)Photo: Numista
      Circulation2nd type, small date

      £1.15

      Mintage —

      1878 Halfpenny Victoria (2nd type, small date)

    • 1878 Halfpenny Victoria Proof (2nd type, large date)Photo: Numista
      Proof2nd type, large date

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      1878 Halfpenny Victoria Proof (2nd type, large date) (this page)

    • 1878 Halfpenny Victoria Proof (2nd type, small date)Photo: Numista
      Proof2nd type, small date

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      1878 Halfpenny Victoria Proof (2nd type, small date)

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