1881 farthing - UK - London mint - 4 berries
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1881
London, 4 berries
What is a 1881 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1881 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £15 | £45 | £190 | £500+ |
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 About Farthings
Notes:
No mint mark (London mint)
4 berries to wreath.
Top berry melds with leaf, top not inline with leaf tip.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 3,494,670 (London varieties) |
| Scarcity | 4 berries: scarce
variant |
| Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1881 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
London mint, 4 berries
1881 United Kingdom
farthing design
London mint, 4 berries
The retail value of a 1881
'London mint, 4 berries'
British farthing can range
from £15 to over £500,
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 |