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1 Farthing - Victoria 2nd portrait; 2nd 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 | 1874-1895 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
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.
Note: mintmark (if present) below date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F A R T H I N G
1874
H
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The denomination 'farthing' originated from 'four-thing' as four of them totalled one penny.The original weight of these pieces was 160 to the pound avoirdupois (1/10 ounce or 43.75 grains).
Mintmark variety:
Sp#3958 no mintmark below date - struck at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London.
Sp#3959 'H' mintmark below date - struck at Ralph Heaton & Sons, Birmingham.
All Royal Mint coins 1875-78 have a 'R' with a forked tail; the Heaton issues do not. Consequently, an 1875 with a forked 'R' might well be an 1875H with the 'H' removed to increase its value.
For more detailed information on Victorian farthing varieties, please visit About farthings.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "Britannia" design on the reverse, which has become a symbol of British currency and has been featured on many coins since its introduction in 1874.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 H | 3584000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 712700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 H | 6092800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 H | 1175200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 4008500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 3977100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 1842700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 3494600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 H | 1792000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 1792000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 1128600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 5782000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 5442300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 7767700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 1340800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 1887200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 2133000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 4959600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 887200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 3904300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 2396700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 2852850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Farthing - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type) 1874-1895 coin.
