1839 farthing value - United Kingdom - DEF:
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1839
DEF: variety
What is a 1839 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1839 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £3 | £6 | £15 | £55 | £110 | £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.
The 1839 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: REG: FID: DEF:'.
primary varieties: 'DEF:', 'DEF.',
and '2 pronged trident'
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Close-up images
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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'
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
Colon (:) after 'DEF' in reverse legend.
3 prongs to trident.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.5 to 4.9 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 4,300,800 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | DEF: relatively common |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1839 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
DEF:
1839 United Kingdom
farthing design
DEF:
The retail value of a 1839
'DEF:' British farthing can
range from £3 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 |