Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Rarely sells: 2 verified sales in the last 12 months.
4 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait Colonial issue (1888)
"Britannia groat"
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1888 |
| Denomination | 4 Pence |
| Mintage | 120,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 1.890g · 0.0562 t oz |
| Diameter | 16.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.00mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
| Rev. artist | William Wyon |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Crowned and veiled portrait ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in the right, denomination around, date in exergue.
Colonial issue 4 Pence market value
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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| VF | £89.99 🔒 eBay | £62.50 (2) | – | £35.00 – £89.99 | 2 | 2 | 30-09-2026 | |
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About the 1888 4 Pence - Victoria – Colonial issue
The 1888 4 Pence - Victoria – Colonial issue is a circulating 4 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 1.89g and measures 16mm across. Reverse design: Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in the right, denomination around, date in exergue.
120,000 were struck. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1888 4 Pence - Victoria – Colonial issue worth?
The 1888 4 Pence - Victoria – Colonial issue has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £62.50 in VF, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £2.24 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1888 4 Pence - Victoria – Colonial issue?
Check the weight 1.89g and diameter 16mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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