1840 farthing value - UK - 2 pronged trident
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1840
2 pronged trident
What is a 1840 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1840 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £15 | £30 | £60 | £170+ |
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 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 P. White
Notes:
Colon (:) after 'DEF' in reverse legend.
Left prong missing from trident: 2 pronged trident.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.5 to 4.9 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 3,010,560 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | 2 prong: uncommon variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1840 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
2 pronged trident
1840 United Kingdom
farthing design
2 pronged trident
The 1840 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'
The retail value of a 1840
'2 pronged trident' British
farthing can range from £15
to over £170, 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 |