United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1895
bun head
What is a 1895 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1895 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £12 | £30 | £85 | £160 | £200+ |
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 1895 'bun head' UK 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: 'bun head', and 'veiled head'
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Close-up images
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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 UK Coinage
Notes:
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 2,852,850 (all 1895) |
Scarcity | bun head: less common variant |
Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1895 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
bun head
1895 United Kingdom
farthing design
bun head
The retail value of a 1895
'bun head' British farthing
can range from £4 to over
£200, 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 |