United Kingdom 1 Farthing - Victoria, 1839 – 1853

1st portrait; bronzed Proof

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1839 – 1853
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Bronze plated copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.72
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized 31 December 1869

Description

1 Farthing from United Kingdom. Issued from 1839 to 1853. Struck in Bronze plated copper. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.72 g.

Obverse
Uncrowned bust ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around, date below. (Victoria by the Grace of God)
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 (Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1853  — — Proof 72%
1839  — € 700,00 Proof 34%

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