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
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:
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
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.
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 |