United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1841
inverted 'V's
What is a 1841 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1841 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£30 | £50 | £125 | £240+ |
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 Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Cross bars missing from 'A's in 'GRATIA' - thought to
actually be inverted 'V's.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 4.5 to 4.9 grams |
Diameter | 22 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,720,320 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | inverted V's: scarce variant |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Wyon |
1841 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
inverted V's for 'A's
1841 United Kingdom
farthing design
inverted 'V's for 'A's
The 1841 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: '1841', and 'inverted V's for A's'
The retail value of a 1841
"inverted V's for A's" British
farthing can range from £30
to over £240, 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 |