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Name or Denominations
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
Victoria ( 1837-1901 )
Year of Minting
1860-1873
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Material
Bronze
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain
Technique
Milled
Front design
Second laureate portrait ('Bun head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.
Back design
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right.
Year of Minting
1860-1873
Queen
Victoria ( 1837-1901 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D: Reverse: F A R T H I N G 1861
Context
The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois. Border varieties: KM#747.1 (1860 only) Beaded border; KM#747.2 (1860-73) Toothed border; A scarce 1860-dated mule exists with a toothed border on the obverse and a beaded border on the reverse. For more detailed information on Victorian farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings .
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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