UK Coins of 1983

Quick answer In 1983, the Royal Mint struck 19 distinct British coins across 14 denominations. First £1 coin issued (round, designed by Eric Sewell). Same year saw the famous "New Pence" 2p mule error from the Royal Mint proof set. The most valuable 1983-dated coin in our database is the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait at £1,114 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
19Coins catalogued
14Denominations issued
0Key dates flagged

Average realised price trend, 1983 coins

Monthly average sale price across all 1983-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.

Every 1983-dated UK coin

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

1 Penny 2 coins

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

2 Pence 3 coins

2 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Mule - New Pence
copper · Very Rare
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set Issue
copper · Very Rare
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

5 Pence 1 coin

5 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set issue
copper · Very Rare

10 Pence 1 coin

10 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set issue
copper · Very Rare

20 Pence 1 coin

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare

50 Pence 1 coin

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare

1 Pound 3 coins

1 Pound - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Royal Arms
Round Pound Series · nickel · Very Rare
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Piedfort
Round Pound Series · silver · Very Rare
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Proof
Round Pound Series · silver · Very Rare

1 Sovereign 1 coin

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

½ Penny 1 coin

½ Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare

½ Sovereign 1 coin

½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Half Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

2 Sovereigns 1 coin

2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

3 Pence 1 coin

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

5 Sovereigns 1 coin

5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

Other years in the 1980s

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

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Realised sold prices for 1983-dated British coins

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait — sold listings 1983 UK coins — all sold 1983 BU sets 1983 silver proofs

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