4 Pence - Victoria 1st portrait

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Królowa	Victoria (1837-1901)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1837-1862
Value	4 Pence (1⁄60)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Srebro (.925)
Weight	1.89 g
Diameter	16 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 13209
References	KM# 731 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3913 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

See 36 swap offers

View sale offers

Obverse

Młode niekoronowane popiersie królowej Wiktorii po lewej, włosy spięte w kok, legenda dookoła Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Siedząca postać Britannii w prawo, trójząb w lewej ręce, tarcza z flagą Unii w prawej, nominał wokół, data w otoku. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
FOUR PENCE
1848

Edge

Trzcina (istnieją odmiany o gładkich krawędziach) Automatically translated

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

Standardowa waga tej monety wynosiła 2/33 uncji trojańskiej lub 29,1 ziaren. Moneta ta była produkowana do obiegu zarówno w Wielkiej Brytanii, jak i Gujanie Brytyjskiej, gdzie stanowiła równowartość 1/4 guldena.

Pierwsza nowoczesna moneta o nominale czterech pensów została wybita w 1836 roku na sugestię posła Josepha Hume'a, który stwierdził, że moneta ta byłaby przydatna do płacenia taksówkarzom, ponieważ standardowa opłata za taksówkę w tamtym czasie wynosiła cztery pensy, ale kierowcy często płacili sześcioma pensami i pozwalali kierowcy zatrzymać dwa pensy jako napiwek. Ponieważ taksówkarze tracili swoje napiwki, moneta natychmiast stała się niepopularna i była rzadko używana. Do 1862 r. moneta stała się całkowicie zbędna i zaprzestano jej produkcji (choć jeszcze w 1888 r. emitowano ją w koloniach).

KM#731.1 (1838-62) Frezowana krawędź, obiegowa i próbna;
KM#731.2 (1838-53) Zwykła krawędź, tylko dowód. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains. This piece was produced for circulation in both Great Britain and British Guiana, where it was equivalent to 1/4 guilder.

The first modern fourpenny piece was struck in 1836 on the suggestion of Joseph Hume MP, saying that the piece would be useful for paying taxi drivers as the standard charge for a taxi at the the time was four pence, but riders often paid with a sixpence and let the driver keep two pence as a tip. Due to taxi drivers missing out on their tips, the coin immediately became unpopular and was seldom used. By 1862, the piece had become completely redundant and production was stopped (though more were issued in the colonies as late as 1888).

KM#731.1 (1838-62) Milled edge, circulation and proof;
KM#731.2 (1838-53) Plain edge, proof only.

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1837									KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) milled edge, Proof	0.8%
1837									KM# 731.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) plain edge, Proof	0.07%
1838									KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) milled edge, Proof	0.4%
1838	2 150 200	$ 13	$ 13	$ 13	$ 17	$ 35	$ 64	$ 180	KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) overdate variety exists	22%
1838									KM# 731.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) plain edge, Proof	0.14%
1839	1 461 200			$ 8.20	$ 26	$ 29	$ 60	$ 150	KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		10%
1839									KM# 731.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) plain edge, Proof; coin alignment	0.14%
1839									KM# 731.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) plain edge, Proof; medal alignment	0.07%
1840	1 496 800	$ 4.40	$ 9.10	$ 9.10	$ 14				KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		16%
1841	344 500								KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		4%
1842	724 600	$ 7.90	$ 7.90	$ 15	$ 15				KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) overdate variety exists	19%
1842									KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) Proof	0.5%
1843	1 817 600	$ 12	$ 12	$ 12	$ 21	$ 21			KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) overdate variety exists	16%
1844	855 300	$ 6.70	$ 10						KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		10%
1845	914 700	$ 5.70			$ 12				KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		8%
1846	1 366 200	$ 4.20	$ 8.90	$ 8.90					KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		10%
1847	226 000								KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) overdate variety exists	0.8%
1848	712 800	$ 6.50	$ 6.50	$ 12	$ 20				KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) overdate varieties exist	13%
1849	380 100	$ 9.30	$ 11	$ 13	$ 30	$ 52			KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) overdate varieties exist	10%
1851	594 000								KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		0.5%
1852	31 300								KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		0.4%
1853	11 800								KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		0.3%
1853								$ 4200	KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) milled edge, Proof	0.14%
1853									KM# 731.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) plain edge, Proof	0%
1854	1 096 600	$ 13	$ 13	$ 13	$ 13				KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		19%
1855	646 000	$ 7.00	$ 9.60	$ 9.60	$ 13				KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).		16%
1857									KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) Proof	0.07%
1862									KM# 731.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).	(en) Proof	0.3%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: zdravko, asimov37, yahel, kommodore, TomB123, Bavariat, crimea62, shamrockwallace, nukn, ananthk, pdekeyse, robertmx, brassow, Karlusha, Dumptydoo, franktomi, hovisjoe71, CanBird81, Alabaman1969, bevi75, IndoStocks, Nasdaq, WD40Texas, floyd1, BasicPS, kever, jbridger311, Carrcash, CasaDeMoneda, ratboy, Ancientsandmore, Huntingforcoins, internationalcoinsandcash, HonuAkamai, Nycu18, Maurits

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 9 Search tips

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: USD 4.09 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2342 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.056 oz

Current srebro price: 72.84 USD/oz (see silver price

)

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232334 Lot 64336	17 Aug 2023	1838 – KM# 731.1 – (en) overdate variety exists	UNC (PCGS MS64+)	USD 169.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249 Lot 62512	1 Dec 2022	1838 – KM# 731.1 – (en) overdate variety exists	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 336.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 69 Lot 1655	29 Oct 2022	1839 – KM# 731.1	UNC	USD 84.78 (EUR 73.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232051 Lot 63428	16 Dec 2020	1839 – KM# 731.1	UNC (NGC MS65+)	USD 222.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403 Lot 25201	8 Sep 2024	1840 – KM# 731.1	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 300.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 86 Lot 644	10 Jun 2023	1840 – KM# 731.1	VF	USD 13.94 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232118 Lot 61447	5 May 2021	1842 – KM# 731.1 – (en) overdate variety exists	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 168.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions 2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073 Lot 31220	29 Apr 2019	1842 – KM# 731.1 – (en) Proof	UNC (NGC PR64)	USD 1140.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 69 Lot 1656	29 Oct 2022	1844 – KM# 731.1	UNC	USD 110.33 (EUR 95.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 171 Lot 356	10 Oct 2025	1849 – KM# 731.1 – (en) overdate varieties exist	XF	USD 37.17 (EUR 32.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.