Sell 1983 'New Pence' 2p Mule
Authenticate & value the 1983 'New Pence' 2p mule error. Realised auction prices £300–£2,500+, weight 7.12g, identification guide, selling channels.
Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples
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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes
Realised prices from Spink, Noonans, Baldwin's and eBay UK sold listings. Circulated examples (Fine–VF) typically £300–£700; uncirculated cased pieces in original 1983 Heinz/Martini year-set wallets command £1,500–£2,500+. The Royal Mint never published a mintage; trade estimates place surviving population in the low hundreds. Loose raw coins carry authentication risk; slabbed (CGS/PCGS/NGC) examples realise 30–50% premiums.
Physical Authentication Checkpoints
Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 1983 'New Pence' 2p Mule:
- Weight: 7.12 g (bronze specification)
- Diameter: 25.9 mm
- Non-magnetic (pre-1992 bronze alloy)
- Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II 2nd portrait (Arnold Machin) with date 1983
- Reverse: Pre-2008 plumed badge with legend 'NEW PENCE' (not 'TWO PENCE')
- Edge: Plain
- Original packaging: 1983 Royal Mint Uncirculated Year Set folders (Heinz or Martini promotional issues)
Coin Specifications
- Catalogue ID
- 1983-2p-new-pence-mule
- Denomination
- 2p
- Issue Year
- 1983
- Rarity Tier
- High-Value Error
- Mintage
- Unknown (Mint Error)
- Weight
- 7.12 grams
- Metal Composition
- Bronze (97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)
Common Fakes & Variant Confusion
Chemical alteration of reverse legend on common 1971–81 'New Pence' 2ps to mimic the error; cleaned or polished coins misrepresented as BU; date alteration on 1983 'Two Pence' reverses. Always verify weight, metal (non-magnetic), and die characteristics. Professional grading (CGS UK, PCGS, NGC) strongly recommended for coins >£100.
Best Ways to Sell Your 1983 'New Pence' 2p Mule
Compare liquidation routes in the UK, or sell directly to Finacforce with zero auction commission.
Specialist UK numismatic auction (Baldwin's, Spink, Noonans)
Highest realised prices for rare errors; expert cataloguing; buyer premium ~20–25%; longer consignment cycle.
eBay UK (with authenticated slab)
Largest collector audience; fast sale; 13% final value fee + PayPal fees; slabbed coins mitigate authentication disputes.
CGS UK marketplace / specialist Facebook groups
Lower fees; targeted UK collector base; requires established reputation; limited buyer protection.
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