1844 third farthing value - UK - RE for REG
United Kingdom
third farthing
Victoria 1844
RE for REG
What is a 1844 British third farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1844 1/3 farthing from the UK.
The retail value of a 1844
'RE for REG' British third
farthing can range from £16
to over £690, depending on
grade, condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £16 | £42 | £82 | £375 | £535 | £690+ |
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 1844 United Kingdom third farthing
reverse shows the helmed Britannia
seated facing right, holding a trident,
hand resting on a shield, with a rose,
thistle, and shamrock in the exergue.
The surrounding legend reads:
'BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:'.
primary varieties: '1844', and 'RE for REG'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
'G' missing from 'REG' in reverse legend.
Minted specifically for Malta.
Was not legal tender within the UK.
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'.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 1.57 grams |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,301,040 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | scarce variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1844 United Kingdom
third farthing specifications
RE for REG
1844 United Kingdom
third farthing design
RE for REG
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 |
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