1 Farthing - Victoria 3rd portrait 1895-1901

Weight

2.83 g

Diameter

20 mm

Thickness

1.1 mm

Material

Bronze (95% Cu, 4% Sn, 1% Zn)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Plain

Technique

Milled

Front design

Diademed and veiled portrait ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Back design

Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, sea behind, date in exergue.

Year of Minting

1895-1901

Queen

Victoria ( 1837-1901 )

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF IND·IMP· T.B. Reverse: F A R T H I N G 1895

Context

The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois. Artificial darkening: KM#788.1; Sp#3963 (1895-1897) Brighter finish KM#788.2; Sp#3964 (1897-1901) Darker finish Due to the fact that on occasion uncirculated farthings had been passed off as half sovereigns, those struck between 1897 and 1917 were produced with an artificially darkened finish. The method adopted was to use acid fumes to darken the coins giving them a 'blackened' appearance, however on some coins this has resulted in shades down to light brown. 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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