UK Coins of 1808

Quick answer In 1808, the Royal Mint struck 5 distinct British coins across 4 denominations. Coinage from George III's reign. The Royal Mint's 1808-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. The most valuable 1808-dated coin in our database is the ⅓ Guinea - George III at £18 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
5Coins catalogued
4Denominations issued
1 Penny - George III 4th Issue Lowest mintage: 1
1Key dates flagged

Every 1808-dated UK coin

Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.

1 Penny 1 coin

1 Penny - George III 4th Issue
copper
Mintage 1 · Key date · Legendary

½ Guinea 1 coin

½ Guinea - George III 7th portrait
gold · Very Rare

½ Penny 2 coins

½ Penny - George III Gold Strike Pattern
gold · Very Rare
Token - May peace and plenty
copper · Very Rare

⅓ Guinea 1 coin

⅓ Guinea - George III
gold · Very Rare

Other years in the 1800s

1800 1801 1802 1803 1804 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809

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Realised sold prices for 1808-dated British coins

⅓ Guinea - George III — sold listings 1 Penny - George III 4th Issue — sold listings 1808 UK coins — all sold 1808 BU sets 1808 silver proofs

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