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Estimated Value
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$1,300
Name or Denominations
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruler
Victoria (1837-1901)
Year of Minting
1839-1853
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Rare
Weight
4.72 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
NA
Material
Bronze plated copper
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Uncrowned bust ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around, date below.
Back design
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue
Year of Minting
1839-1853
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Mint location
Royal Mint (Tower Hill) , London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1853 Reverse: BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:
Context
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.5-4.9g. For more detailed information on Victorian farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings .
Rarity
Rare
Coin type
Non-circulating
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
Marketplace listings
0
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