Are Victorian coins valuable?
Christopher Davis
Updated on April 09, 2026
The Queen Victoria Sovereign coin is highly collectible, but other gold and silver Victorian coin types include the shilling, florin and crown.
Are there any rare Victorian pennies?
The 1869 “bun head” penny, which had a mintage of only 2,580,000, represents one of the rarest coins in the Victorian penny series. This example in Near Uncirculated condition with approximately 50% of its mint lustre will be offered with an estimate of £1,500 – £2,000.
How much is a groat coin worth today?
The Groat is a British silver coin that was separately minted in England, Scotland, and Ireland. A Groat is worth four pence in old money.
What is the rarest Victorian coin?
The gold five-pound piece of 1839, though not as spectacularly rare as the Edward VIII pattern coins, is arguably one of the most beautiful coins in the world….Rarest 50p coin designs in circulation:
| Mintage year | 50 pence coins | Total mintage figures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kew Garden | 210,000 |
| 2011 | Olympic Football | 1,125,500 |
How many old pennies are in a groat?
four
The groat was a silver four-penny coin (or 1/3rd of a shilling), which was first minted in 1279.
What’s the value of a Victoria Crown coin?
Coins showing considerable wear and tear have very little monetary value but may still present a nice addition to a collection. Crown coins that have good definition in the engraving, are free of scratches and worn areas or are new and were uncirculated present the highest values.
What kind of coin is a Victorian penny?
UNC Victorian 1881 Penny. Gouby BP1881HB. EF 1858 Penny. Graded and Encapsulated. LCGS60 (AU58-MS60). 1869 retro souvenir penny, exact same size/weight as a penny. Only 1 left. Queen Victoria coins x four. Good Grade 1865 Victorian Penny, 1d, Coin. F50 (6+G) R6. Extremely Collectable. PRE 1920 SILVER VICTORIAN 10 BY 3 PENCE COINS.
When was the first threepence minted in the UK?
The Victorian era was one of dramatic change and development in industry, science, culture, and politics. 3 pennies = 1 threepence = 1/4 of a shilling = 1/80 of a pound The first Victorian era UK threepence was minted in 1838, and the last in 1901. Help us keep our website ‘free to use’ for everyone.
When did the Victoria Penny change to 4?
Change in 4 – The No. 4 on Victorian pennies minted in 1839, 1840, 1842, and 1844 has a shorter tail than those minted in 1841 and 1843. The tail of the numeral is much more elaborate starting in 1845. Change in 5 – There are two different No. 5s on coins minted in 1853. The coin may have a regular 5 or an italicized numeral.
