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1880 farthing value - UK - 3 berries

United Kingdom

farthing

Victoria 1880

3 berries

What is a 1880 British farthing coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1880 farthing from the UK.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£3 £9 £50 £100 £150 £190+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

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

The 1880 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: '3 berries', and '4 berries'

1880 United Kingdom farthing reverse, 3 berries

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Close-up images

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3 berries
4 berries
1880 United Kingdom farthing obverse, 3 berries

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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:

3 berries to wreath.

Top berry is distinct, top virtually aligns with tip of leaf.

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge plain
Weight 2.7 to 2.9 grams
Diameter 20 mm
Comp bronze
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 1,842,710 (inc varieties)
Scarcity 3 berries: uncommon variant

 

Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon


1880 United Kingdom

farthing specifications

3 berries


1880 United Kingdom

farthing design

3 berries

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The retail value of a 1880

'3 berries' British farthing

can range from £3 to over

£190, 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