United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria
1874 h
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1 | £3 | £9 | £40 | £85 | £115+ |
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 1874 h 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: '1874 h',
and 'G's over sideways G's'
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What is a 1874 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1874 farthing from the UK.
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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 Narracan Coins
Notes:
'H' below date: Heaton mint mark.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | Birmingham, England |
Mintage | approx. 3,584,000 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1874 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1874 United Kingdom
farthing design
The retail value of a
1874 h British farthing can
range from £1 to over
£115, 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 |