1821 farthing value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
farthing
George IV
1821
What is a 1821 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1821 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £2.50 | £4 | £12 | £60 | £95 | £110+ |
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 1821 United Kingdom farthing reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, and an olive branch
against a shield.
In the background a lion lies at her feet.
The surrounding legend reads: 'BRITANNIAR:
REX FID: DEF:', with date below.
primary varieties: '1821', and 'G over O in GRATIA'.
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The obverse features the robed laureate bust
of King George IV facing left. (draped bust).
The legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IIII' to the left,
and 'DEI GRATIA.' to the right.
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
First King George IV era United Kingdom farthing.
Minor varieties exist relating to the trident.
| Monarch | King George IV |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.5 to 4.8 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 2,688,000 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
1821 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1821 United Kingdom
farthing design
The retail value of a
1821 British farthing can
range from £2.50 to over
£110, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |