United Kingdom
farthing
KGIV 1825
raised midribs
What is a 1825 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1825 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£3 | £5 | £12 | £65 | £105 | £130+ |
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 1825 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', 'raised midribs',
'5 over higher 5', and 'D over U'
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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 UK Coinage
Notes:
3 lower leaves of wreath have raised 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. 4,300,800 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | raised midribs: relatively
common |
Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Reverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
1825 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
raised midribs
1825 United Kingdom
farthing design
raised midribs
The retail value of a
1825 'raised midribs'
British farthing can range
from £3 to over £130,
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 |