United Kingdom 1½ Pence - Victoria, 1838 – 1870
1st portrait; Colonial issue
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1½ Pence
Year
1838 – 1870
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
0.71
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1½ Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1838 to 1870. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.71 g.
- Obverse
- Young uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of Britain Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Crowned denomination above date within oak wreath. Note: overdate variety exists (see below)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | ||
| 1862 | 256K | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10% | ||
| 1862 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1860 | 160K | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5% | ||
| 1843 | 475K | € 6,80 | € 6,80 | € 18,00 | € 27,00 | € 44,00 | € 150,00 | 55% | ||
| 1843 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1843/34 overdate | 0.2% | |
| 1843 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1843/34 overdate; Proof | ||
| 1843 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1842 | 1.9M | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1841 | 158K | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4% | ||
| 1840 | 95K | — | — | — | — | — | — | (fr) rare | 3% | |
| 1839 | 760K | — | — | € 10,00 | — | — | — | 21% | ||
| 1838 | 539K | — | — | — | € 38,00 | — | — | 20% | ||
| 1838 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% |
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