Halfpenny 1878 (United Kingdom, Victoria)
Specification
- MetalBronze
- Weight5,7 g
- Diameter25,4 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC1,426,000
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodVictoria
- DenominationHalfpenny
- Year1878
- RulerVictoria (Queen of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Halfpenny 1878 . This bronze coin from the times of Victoria. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 681 sold at the Stack's Bowers auction for USD 402.5. Bidding took place January 10, 2011.
How much is the bronze coin of Victoria Halfpenny 1878?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a coin Halfpenny 1878 is 250 USD. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Halfpenny 1878?
The information on the current value of the British coin Halfpenny 1878 is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
Where can I sell the Halfpenny 1878?
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