Penny 1878 "Type 1838-1887" (United Kingdom, Victoria)
Photo by: Aureo & Calicó, S.L.
Specification
- MetalSilver (0,925)
- Weight0,47 g
- Pure silver (0,014 oz) 0,4347 g
- Diameter11 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
- Mintage BU9,903
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodVictoria
- DenominationPenny
- Year1878
- RulerVictoria (Queen of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation


Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Penny 1878 . This silver coin from the times of Victoria. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 2336 sold at the Aureo & Calicó, S.L. auction for EUR 55. Bidding took place February 3, 2016.
How much is the silver coin of Victoria Penny 1878?
According to the latest data as of December 6, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin Penny 1878 is 60 USD.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Penny 1878?
The information on the current value of the British coin Penny 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.
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