What is the value of a 1943 British Half-Farthing?

Answer 1

The Quarter-Farthing as the name suggests, was a quarter of a Farthing which in turn was a quarter of a Penny. Therefore a Quarter-Farthing was one sixteenth of a Penny.

The Quarter-Farthing was last issued in 1853.

Answer 2

The British Quarter-Farthing was only ever minted during the reign of Queen Victoria and then only for the colony of Ceylon. It was the smallest denomination ever minted for the United Kingdom.

A British 1839 copper Quarter-Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £150 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £10 to £60 GBP.

A British 1851 copper Quarter-Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £175 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £10 to £50 GBP.

A British 1852 copper Quarter-Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £110 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £10 to £65 GBP.

A British 1852 copper Quarter-Farthing (QV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £850 GBP.

A British 1853 copper Quarter-Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £175 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £12 to £75 GBP.

A British 1853 copper Quarter-Farthing (QV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £750 GBP.

A British 1868 copper Quarter-Farthing (QV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £600 GBP.

A British 1868 cupro-nickel Quarter-Farthing (QV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £750 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 3

A British 1843 copper Half-Farthing (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £35 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

A British 1842 copper Half-Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £45 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 5

There were no Half-Farthing coins minted prior to 1828.

Answer 6

The last British Half-Farthing was minted in 1868.

Answer 7

Such a coin does not exist.

The last British Half-Farthing was issued in 1868.

Answer 8

The last British Half-Farthing coins were issued in 1868.

Answer 9

The last British Half-Farthing coins were minted in 1856.