United Kingdom
farthing
George IV
1828
What is a 1828 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1828 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£3 | £5 | £12 | £65 | £110 | £130+ |
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.
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George IV facing left. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA',
with the date below, between cinquefoils.
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
Monarch | King George IV |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 4.6 to 4.9 grams |
Diameter | 22 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 2,365,440 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1828 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1828 United Kingdom
farthing design
The 1828 United Kingdom 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: REX FID: DEF:'.
The retail value of a 1828
British farthing can range
from £3 to over £130,
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 |