1862 farthing value - UK - large 8
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1862
large 8
What is a 1862 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1862 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £20 | £50 | £140 | £575+ |
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:'
Notes:
'fat' 8, significantly wider than normal.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 14,336,000 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | large 8: scarce variety |
| Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1862 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
large 8
1862 United Kingdom
farthing design
large 8
The 1862 United Kingdom farthing reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, hand resting on a
shield, with the word 'FARTHING' above,
and date below.
A lighthouse is in the background to the left,
and ship to the right.
primary varieties: '1862', 'large 8',
and 'small 8 over 8'
The retail value of a 1862
'large 8' British farthing can
range from £20 to over
£575, 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 |