United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1866
RFG for REG
What is a 1866 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1866 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1 | £4 | £15 | £45 | £110 | £150+ |
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:
'RFG' instead of 'REG', as a result of a broken die,
so is technically an error, as opposed to a variety.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 3,584,000 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | RFG for REG: less common
variant |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1866 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
RFG for REG
1866 United Kingdom
farthing design
RFG for REG
The 1866 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: '1866', and 'RFG for REG'
The retail value of a 1866 'RFG for REG' British
farthing can range from £1
to over £150, 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 |