1860 farthing - UK - bun, beaded / toothed

United Kingdom

farthing

Victoria 1860

bun, bead / tooth

What is a 1860 British farthing coin worth?

Values, images, and specifications for the 1860 farthing from the UK.

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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.

Close-up images

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The obverse features the laureate bust of Queen

Victoria facing left, hair in a bun (bun head).

The surrounding legend reads:

'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'

images courtesy of UK Coinage

Notes:

Bronze, with bun head obverse, date on reverse.

Beaded rim denticals to reverse.

Toothed rim denticals to obverse.

1860 United Kingdom

farthing specifications

bun head, beaded / toothed

1860 United Kingdom

farthing design

bun head, beaded / toothed

The 1860 'bun head' UK farthing reverse shows

the helmed Britannia seated facing right, holding

a trident, hand resting on a shield, with the word

'FARTHING' above, and date below.

A lighthouse is in the background to the left,

and ship to the right.

primary varieties: Copper: 'young head'

Bronze: 'bun, beaded', 'bun, beaded/toothed',

'bun, toothed, 4 berries', and 'bun, toothed, 5 berries'

The retail value of a 1860

'bun head, beaded/toothed'

British farthing can range

from £65 to over £1,100,

depending on grade,

condition, and demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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