1881-H Halfpenny Victoria (2nd type) – reverse

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1881-H Halfpenny Victoria (2nd type)

Victoria 2nd portrait; 2nd type

1881United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £2.58 in circulated condition. 1,792,000 were minted, the 6th lowest of any circulation Halfpenny.

Denomination

Halfpenny

Estimated Value

£2.58

Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

1,792,000

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

Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine

Value date:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1881 Halfpenny (Victoria) rare?

6th/ 105

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Its circulation mintage of 1,792,000 is the 6th lowest of 105 circulation Halfpenny coins in the catalogue.

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