Issuer | United Kingdom |
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Queen |
Victoria (1837-1901)
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1895-1901 |
Value | 1 Farthing = ¼ Penny = 1⁄48 Shilling = 1⁄960 Pound |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Bronze (95% Cu, 4% Sn, 1% Zn) |
Weight | 2.83 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Thickness | 1.1 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 31 December 1960 |
Number |
N# 6640
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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References |
KM# 788, ![]() And 5 more volumes. ![]() And 2 more volumes. ![]() And 2 more volumes. |
Diademed and veiled portrait ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF IND·IMP·
T.B.
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India (Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniae Regina Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix)
Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, sea behind, date in exergue.
Lettering:
F A R T H I N G
1895
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Designer: Leonard Charles Wyon
Plain
The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois.
Artificial darkening:
KM#788.1; Sp#3963 (1895-1897) Brighter finish
KM#788.2; Sp#3964 (1897-1901) Darker finish
Due to the fact that on occasion uncirculated farthings had been passed off as half sovereigns, those struck between 1897 and 1917 were produced with an artificially darkened finish. The method adopted was to use acid fumes to darken the coins giving them a 'blackened' appearance, however on some coins this has resulted in shades down to light brown.
For more detailed information on Victorian farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings.
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||
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1895 | 2 852 850 | $ 1.03 | $ 2.39 | $ 4.60 | $ 16 | $ 128 | 13% | KM#788.1; mintage incl. KM#753 | ||||
1896 | 3 668 600 | $ 2.06 | $ 3.09 | $ 8.23 | $ 15 | $ 26 | 21% | KM#788.1 | ||||
1896 | 0.6% | KM#788.1; Proof | ||||||||||
1897 | 4 579 800 | $ 3.21 | $ 7.39 | 19% | KM#788.1; brighter finish | |||||||
1897 | $ 1.50 | $ 2.82 | $ 3.18 | 7% | KM#788.2; darker finish | |||||||
1898 | 4 010 000 | $ 1.40 | $ 4.12 | $ 5.14 | 22% | KM#788.2 | ||||||
1899 | 3 864 600 | $ 0.94 | $ 3.09 | $ 5.70 | 22% | KM#788.2 | ||||||
1900 | 5 969 300 | $ 0.87 | $ 1.15 | $ 2.67 | $ 4.24 | 32% | KM#788.2 | |||||
1901 | 8 016 400 | $ 0.98 | $ 1.06 | $ 2.34 | $ 4.35 | $ 6.17 | $ 24 | 44% | KM#788.2 |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price | ||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232143 Lot 64451 ![]() |
Oct 27, 2021 | 1895 – KM#788.1; mintage incl. KM#753 |
UNC (NGC MS64 Red and Brown) |
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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