1834 farthing value - UK - raised line
United Kingdom
farthing
KWIV 1834
raised line
What is a 1834 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1834 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £7 | £18 | £75 | £125 | £150+ |
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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Close-up images
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King William IV facing right. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
images courtesy of About Farthings
Notes:
Center line to saltire (St. Andrew's Cross) on shield
is raised.
| Monarch | King William IV |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.6 to 4.9 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,932,360 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | raised line: relatively common |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1834 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
raised line to saltire
1834 United Kingdom
farthing design
raised line to saltire
The 1834 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:'.
primary varieties: 'incuse line to saltire',
and 'raised line to saltire'
The retail value of a 1834
'raised line' British farthing
can range from £4 to over
£150, 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 |