United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria
1891
What is a 1891 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1891 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.50 | £2 | £5 | £25 | £45 | £60+ |
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 bust of Queen
Victoria facing left, hair in a bun (bun head).
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 4,959,690 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1891 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1891 United Kingdom
farthing design
The 1891 United Kingdom farthing reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, hand resting on a
shield, with the word 'FARTHING' above,
and date below.
A lighthouse is in the background to the
left, and ship to the right.
The retail value of a
1891 British farthing can
range from £0.50 to over
£60, 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 |