1874 h farthing value - UK - G's over G's
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1874 h
G's over G's
What is a 1874 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1874 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £60 | £200 | £425 | £1.2k+ |
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 C. Farthing
Notes:
'H' below date: Heaton mint mark.
G over sideways G in both 'D:G:', and 'REG'.
| 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 | G's over G's: rare variant |
| Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1874 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
G's over sideways G's
1874 United Kingdom
farthing design
G's over sideways G's
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'
The retail value of a 1874 h "G's over sideways G's"
British farthing can range
from £60 to over £1,200,
depending on grade,
condition, 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 |