United Kingdom
farthing
KGV 1914
TT close
What is a 1914 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1914 farthing from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.20 | £0.60 | £2 | £6 | £15 | £20+ |
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 1914 United Kingdom farthing reverse
shows Britannia seated facing right, wearing
a helmet, and holding a trident.
Her other hand rests on a shield bearing
combined heraldic crosses of UK members.
The word 'FARTHING' is in the field above,
and the date in the exergue below.
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the bare head of King
George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
FID:DEF:IND:IMP:'
images courtesy of About Farthings
Notes:
'TT' in 'BRITT' close together, T's almost touching.
Artificially darkened to reduce likelihood of confusion
with similarly sized half sovereign.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | plain |
Weight | approx. 2.8 grams |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 6,126,988 (inc
varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1914 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
TT close
1914 United Kingdom
farthing design
TT close
The retail value of a 1914
'TT close' UK farthing can
range from £0.20 to over
£20, 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 |