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1879 farthing value - UK - large 9

United Kingdom

farthing

Victoria 1879

large 9

What is a 1879 British farthing coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1879 farthing from the UK.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£6 £18 £60 £230 £340 £400+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

1879 United Kingdom farthing reverse, large 9

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normal date
large 9
1879 United Kingdom farthing obverse, large 9

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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 About Farthings

Notes:

'9' significantly larger than rest of date.

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge plain
Weight 2.7 to 2.9 grams
Diameter 20 mm
Comp bronze
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 3,977,180 (inc varieties)
Scarcity large 9: uncommon variant

 

Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon


1879 United Kingdom

farthing specifications

large 9


1879 United Kingdom

farthing design

large 9

The 1879 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: '1879', and 'large 9'

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Victoria

bun pg 2

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The retail value of a 1879

'large 9' British farthing can

range from £6 to over

£400, 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