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1 Farthing - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type
| Bronze | 2.83 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1873 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1960 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#5500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F A R T H I N G
1861
Edge
Plain
Comment
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;
