Queen Victoria era farthing - United Kingdom
UK farthing
Victoria
young head, pg 1
1838 to 1849
Values, images, and specifications for British farthing
coins from 1838 to 1849. (young head, page 1)
The first 'young head'
Victorian UK farthing was
minted in 1838, and the
last in 1864.
The obverse features the head
of young Queen Victoria facing
left, with ribbons in her hair,
and the date below.
The reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated
facing right, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield.
Below is a rose, thistle, and shamrock.
Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at nearly
64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.
Our Queen Victoria era UK farthing category has been
broken down in to six pages:
Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9
children, who went on to marry in to royalty
across Europe. The Victorian era was one of
dramatic change and development in industry,
science, culture, and politics. Victoria entered a
protracted period of mourning following Albert's
death in 1861, lasting many years.
1 farthing = 1/4 of a penny
= 1/48 of a shilling = 1/960 of a pound
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