UK Coins of 1798
Quick answer
In 1798, the Royal Mint struck 24 distinct British coins across 11 denominations.
Coinage from George III's reign. The Royal Mint's 1798-dated output covered the standard denominations of the period; rare-date interest in this year focuses on low-mintage variants and proof issues, listed below.
24Coins catalogued
11Denominations issued
1 Guinea - George III Pattern
Lowest mintage: 10
1Key dates flagged
Every 1798-dated UK coin
Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.
1 Penny 2 coins
2 Pence 1 coin
1 Farthing 3 coins
1 Shilling 2 coins
½ Guinea 1 coin
½ Penny 9 coins
½ Penny - George III Gold Strike Pattern
½ Penny Hampshire - West Cowes / Thomas Ayrton
½ Penny Middlesex - London / W. Waterhouse
½ Penny Middlesex - Lyceum
½ Penny Middlesex - Pidcock's / Elephant & Rhino
½ Penny Middlesex - Pidcock's / Two-headed cow
½ Penny Middlesex - Pidcock's / Two-headed cow
½ Penny Sr Bevois - North Wales
Token - May peace and plenty
⅓ Guinea 1 coin
3 Pence 1 coin
4 Pence 1 coin
4 Shillings 1 coin
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Realised sold prices for 1798-dated British coins
1 Guinea - George III Pattern — sold listings
1798 UK coins — all sold
1798 BU sets
1798 silver proofs
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