United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1875 (L)
sm date, 4 berries
What is a 1875 (L) British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1875 (L) farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £10 | £22 | £70 | £140 | £190+ |
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 1875 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.
London varieties: 'large date', 'small date, 4 berries',
and 'small date, 5 berries'
Heaton varieties: '4 berries', '5 berries', '5 over 2',
and 'RFG for REG'
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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: No mint mark in exergue (London mint)
Small date, half the height of exergue, and approx
13 denticals wide, edge to edge.
4 berries to wreath, partial brooch showing on bodice.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 712,760 (London varieties) |
Scarcity | small date, 4 berries: less
common |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1875 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
London mint, small date, 4 berries
1875 United Kingdom
farthing design
London mint, small date, 4 berries
The retail value of a 1875
'London mint, small date,
4 berries' British farthing
can range from £4 to over
£190, depending on grade,
condition, 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 |