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1 Farthing - Victoria 1st portrait; bronzed Proof
| Bronze plated copper | 4.72 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1839-1853 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze plated copper |
| Weight | 4.72 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:
Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Edge
Plain
Comment
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing - Victoria (1st portrait; bronzed Proof) 1839-1853 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, and the coin's design reflects this. The obverse of the coin features a young Queen Victoria, who was just 18 years old when she ascended to the throne, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and the inscription "VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:". The reverse of the coin features a crowned shield with the St. George's Cross, representing England, and the inscription "1 FARTHING". This coin was minted as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used in everyday transactions, but rather as a collector's item or a symbol of the British Empire's power and influence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - Victoria (1st portrait; bronzed Proof) 1839-1853 coin.
