1842 farthing value - UK - large 42
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1842
large 42
What is a 1842 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1842 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £18 | £35 | £80 | £230+ |
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 young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair, with the
date below. The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
Large 42 in date - horizontal in 4 has down-stroke
on right hand side, (crosslet 4), open 2.
More common variant.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.5 to 4.9 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,290,240 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | large 42: less common variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1842 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
large 42
1842 United Kingdom
farthing design
large 42
The retail value of a 1842
'large 42' British farthing
can range from £18 to over
£230, 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 |