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The dimensions of British Coins issued during the reign of Queen Victoria are -
Quarter-Farthing - copper - diameter = 13.5 mm, weight = 1.175 grams.
Third-Farthing (1844) - copper - diameter = 16 mm, weight = 1.564 grams.
Third-Farthing (1866-1885) - bronze - diameter = 15.5 mm, weight = 0.946 grams.
Half-Farthing - copper - diameter = 18 mm, weight = 2.313 grams.
Farthing - (1838-1860) copper - diameter = 22 mm, weight = 4.7 grams.
Farthing - (1860-1895) bronze - diameter = 20 mm, weight = 2.84 grams.
Farthing - (1895-1901) bronze - diameter = 20 mm, weight = 2.857 grams.
Halfpenny - (1838-1860) copper - diameter = 28 mm, weight = 9.457 grams.
Halfpenny - (1860-1894) bronze - diameter = 26 mm, weight = 5.693 grams.
Halfpenny - (1895-1901) bronze - diameter = 26 mm, weight = 5.644 grams.
Penny - (1841-1860) copper - diameter = 34 mm, weight = 18.82 grams.
Penny - (1860-1894) bronze - diameter = 30.81 mm, weight = 9.442 grams.
Penny - (1895-1901) bronze - diameter = 30.81 mm, weight = 9.467 grams.
Three Halfpence - sterling silver - diameter = 12 mm, weight = 0.7 grams.
Threepence - sterling silver - diameter = 16 mm, weight = 1.414 grams.
Fourpence (Groat) - sterling silver - diameter = 16 mm, weight = 1.87 grams.
Sixpence - sterling silver - diameter = 19 mm, weight = 3.01 grams.
Shilling - sterling silver - diameter = 23.5 mm, weight = 5.65 grams.
Florin (Two Shillings)(1849-1887) - sterling silver - diameter = 30 mm, weight = 11.35 grams.
Florin (Two Shillings)(1887-1892) - sterling silver - diameter = 29.5 mm, weight = 11.3 grams.
Florin (Two Shillings)(1893-1901) - sterling silver - diameter = 28.5 mm, weight = 11.3 grams.
Halfcrown - sterling silver - diameter = 32 mm, weight = 14.1 grams.
Double-Florin (Four Shillings)(1887-1890) - sterling silver - diameter = 36 mm, weight = 22.62 grams.
Crown (Five Shillings)(1844-1847) - sterling silver - diameter = 38 mm, weight = 28.35 grams.
Crown (Five Shillings)(1887-1901) - sterling silver - diameter = 38.6 mm, weight = 28.35 grams.
Half-Sovereign - 22 carat gold - diameter = 19.3 mm, weight = 3.99 grams.
Sovereign - 22 carat gold - diameter = 22.05 mm, weight = 7.9881 grams.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe British Treasury red on white Ten Shilling note (1st Series)(reverse blank) issued in 1914 were 127 mm x 64 mm.
The British Treasury red on white Ten Shilling note (2nd Series)(reverse blank) issued in 1915 were 136 mm x 76 mm.
The British Treasury green and brown Ten Shilling note (3rd Series) issued from 1918 to 1927 were 138 mm x 78 mm.
The Bank of England red/brown Ten Shilling note (Series A - 1st issue) issued from 1928 to 1934 were 138 mm x 78 mm.
The Bank of England mauve/grey Ten Shilling note (Emergency wartime issue) issued from 1940 to 1948 were 138 mm x 78 mm.
The Bank of England red/brown Ten Shilling note (Series A - 2nd and 3rd issues) issued from 1948 to 1955 were 138 mm x 78 mm.
The Bank of England red/brown Ten Shilling note (Series C) issued from 1961 to 1967 were 140 mm x 67 mm.
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∙ 13y agoBritish predecimal coins have been produced for well over a thousand years. For that level of detail, you really need to consult a coin catalogue.
Even since the Great Recoinage Act of 1816, there have been significant variations in the dimensions and composition of British predecimal coins.
Since we do not have unlimited space, I will deal with the British predecimal coins of Queen Elizabeth II (1953 to 1970).
Farthing - Bronze, 20 mm in diameter, weight = 2 .852 grams
Halfpenny - Bronze, 26 mm in diameter, weight = 5 .658 grams
Penny - Bronze, 30.81 mm in diameter, weight = 9.396 grams
Threepence - Nickel-brass (dodecagonal), 21 mm in diameter, weight = 6.8 grams
Sixpence - Cupro-nickel, 19 mm in diameter, weight = 2 .83 grams
Shilling - Cupro-nickel, 23.6 mm in diameter, weight = 5.63 grams
Florin - Cupro-nickel, 28.5 mm in diameter, weight = 11.5 grams
Halfcrown - Cupro-nickel, 32 mm in diameter, weight = 14.2 grams
Crown - Cupro-nickel, 38.6 mm in diameter, weight = 28.2 grams
Since the Great Recoinage Act of 1816, the "Sovereign" coinage has maintained a fixed standard -
Half-Sovereign - 22 carat Gold (91.67%), 19.3 mm in diameter, weight = 3.99 grams
Sovereign - 22 carat Gold (91.67%), 22.05 mm in diameter, weight = 7.9881 grams
Since the Great Recoinage Act of 1816, the "Maundy" coinage has maintained a fixed standard, except for 1911 to 1946 when the coins were made from 50% silver -
Penny - Sterling silver (92.5%), 11 mm in diameter, weight = 0.417 grams
Twopence - Sterling silver (92.5%), 13 mm in diameter, weight = 0.9426 grams
Threepence - Sterling silver (92.5%), 16 mm in diameter, weight = 1.4138 grams
Fourpence - Sterling silver (92.5%), 18 mm in diameter, weight = 1.8851 grams
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∙ 10y ago- Farthing: 1.33 MM
- 1/2 penny: 1.3 MM
- Penny: 1.68 MM
- Threepence: 2.6 MM
- Sixpence: 1.24 MM
- Shilling: 1.72 MM
- Two shilling/Florin: 2.5 MM
- Half Crown: 2.2 MM
- Crown: 3 MM
- Sovereign: 1.5 MM
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∙ 14y agoThe 1787 British Sixpence was the first Sixpence minted since 1758 and the last minted until 1816.
They were 19mm in diameter, weighed 2.827 grams and were made from .925 Fine silver.
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What is the thickness of a pre decimal penny?
1.68 Milimeters
What if your full Sovereign 1910 has no minted sign?
British pre-decimal coins with no mintmark were minted at the Royal Mint London.
Can pre decimal coins 1967 be returned to the royal mint for face value?
No. The window of opportunity for an exchange of British predecimal coins closed many years ago.
Can you spend old British coins?
Most likely no. Most British predecimal coins are no longer legal tender. The predecimal Crown was never demonetised and is still legal tender. The decimal Halfpenny, the larger pre-1990 5 Pence, the larger pre-1991 10 Pence and the larger pre-1997 50 Pence have all been demonetised and are no longer legal tender. The Commemorative 25 Pence and Five Pound (Crown) coins are legal tender, but not intended to be circulated. All other British decimal coins should be all right to spend.
How many pennies in a pre-decimal British Pound?
There were 240 pre-decimal pennies in a pound.
Can you redeem pre-decimal british currency?
No.
How many pence are in a Pound Sterling?
In the British decimal currency, there are 100 pence in a Pound. In the British pre-decimal currency (pre-1971), there were 240 pence in a Pound.
Are English pence obsolete?
All predecimal British coins have long since been withdrawn from circulation and demonetised. The decimal Half (New) Penny was demonetised in 1984. The larger pre-1990 5 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1991. The larger pre-1991 10 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1993. The larger pre-1997 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. All other British "Pence" coins are still legal tender.
Does pre 1984 British coinage have value?
There are no British general circulation decimal coins that could be considered to have any collector value unless they are "Mint Uncirculated", "Proof", or part of a "Mint" or "Proof" coin set.
What is value of Martins Bank set of british 1967 pre decimal coins the last to be minted before decimalisation in 1971?
Value would be between £4- £6 as at October 2010.
What is the value of a pre-1980 British 2 Pence coin?
All years of issue of the British decimal Twopence coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 2 Pence.
What weighs exactly 1 once?
three pre-decimal British pennies
