1822 farthing value - UK - incuse midribs
United Kingdom
farthing
KGIV 1822
incuse midribs
What is a 1822 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1822 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £2.50 | £4 | £10 | £60 | £90 | £105+ |
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.
The 1822 United Kingdom farthing reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, and an olive branch
against a shield.
In the background a lion lies at her feet.
The surrounding legend reads: 'BRITANNIAR:
REX FID: DEF:', with date below.
primary varieties: 'incuse midribs', and 'raised midribs'
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The obverse features the robed laureate bust
of King George IV facing left. (draped bust).
The legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IIII' to the left,
and 'DEI GRATIA.' to the right.
images courtesy of The Coin House
Notes:
3 lower leaves of wreath have incuse midribs.
Minor variants exist.
| Monarch | King George IV |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.5 to 4.8 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 5,924,350 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | incuse midribs: relatively
common |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
1822 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
incuse midribs
1822 United Kingdom
farthing design
incuse midribs
The retail value of a 1822
'incuse midribs' British
farthing can range from
£2.50 to over £105,
depending on grade,
condition, 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 |