UK Coins of 1901

Quick answer In 1901, the Royal Mint struck 17 distinct British coins across 13 denominations. Death of Queen Victoria in January after 63-year reign. Edward VII's coinage debuted later in the year. The most valuable 1901-dated coin in our database is the ½ Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait at £6,500 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
17Coins catalogued
13Denominations issued
1 Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait Lowest mintage: 737
3Key dates flagged

Average realised price trend, 1901 coins

Monthly average sale price across all 1901-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.

Every 1901-dated UK coin

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

1 Penny 4 coins

1 Penny - Brighton Corporation Tramways
base · Very Rare
1 Penny - Victoria 3rd portrait
copper · Very Rare
1 Penny - Victoria 3rd portrait; Maundy issues
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare
1 Penny - Victoria reproduction
· Very Rare

2 Pence 2 coins

2 Pence - Clown
copper · Very Rare
2 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait; Maundy issues
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

1 Farthing 1 coin

1 Farthing - Victoria 3rd portrait
copper · Very Rare

1 Florin 1 coin

1 Florin - Victoria 3rd portrait
silver · Very Rare

1 Shilling 1 coin

1 Shilling - Victoria 3rd portrait; 'Old Head'
silver · Very Rare

1 Sovereign 1 coin

1 Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait
Sovereign · gold
Mintage 737 · Key date · Legendary

½ Crown 1 coin

½ Crown - Victoria 3rd portrait
silver · Very Rare

½ Penny 1 coin

½ Penny - Victoria 3rd portrait
copper · Very Rare

½ Sovereign 1 coin

½ Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait
Half Sovereign · gold
Mintage 773 · Key date · Legendary

2 Shillings 4 Pence 1 coin

1 Dollar British Trade Dollar
silver · Very Rare

3 Pence 1 coin

3 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait; incl. Maundy
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,896 · Key date · Legendary

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait; Maundy issues
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

6 Pence 1 coin

6 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait
silver · Very Rare

Other years in the 1900s

1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909

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Realised sold prices for 1901-dated British coins

½ Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait — sold listings 1 Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait — sold listings 1901 UK coins — all sold 1901 BU sets 1901 silver proofs

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