United Kingdom
third farthing
Victoria
1844
What is a 1844 British third farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1844 1/3 farthing from the UK.
The retail value of a
1844 British third farthing
can range from £8 to over
£210, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£8 | £18 | £40 | £100 | £155 | £210+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1844 United Kingdom third farthing
reverse shows the helmed Britannia
seated facing right, holding a trident,
hand resting on a shield, with a rose,
thistle, and shamrock in the exergue.
The surrounding legend reads:
'BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:'.
primary varieties: '1844', and 'RE for REG'
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images courtesy of C. Farthing
The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair, with the
date below. The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 1.57 grams |
Diameter | 16 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,301,040 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | uncommon for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1844 United Kingdom
third farthing specifications
1844 United Kingdom
third farthing design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |