1861 farthing value - UK - 5 berries
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1861
5 berries
What is a 1861 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1861 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £1 | £3 | £7 | £40 | £75 | £100+ |
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 laureate bust of Queen
Victoria facing left, hair in a bun (bun head).
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
5 berries to wreath.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 8,601,600 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | 5 berries: relatively common |
| Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1861 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
5 berries
1861 United Kingdom
farthing design
5 berries
The retail value of a 1861
'5 berries' British farthing
can range from £1 to over
£100, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |