1799 farthing value - Great Britain - 4 berries
Great Britain
farthing
KGIII 1799
4 berries
What is a 1799 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1799 (4B) farthing from Great Britain.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £5 | £8 | £20 | £80 | £140 | £175+ |
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
King George III facing right, wearing robes.
The surrounding legend reads:
'GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes: 4 berries to wreath.
(1 at base, 1 to right of base of top right leaf).
SOHO mintmark at base of shield.
First time denomination was marked on British coins.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 5.8 to 6.6 grams |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | Birmingham, England |
| Mintage | not recorded |
| Scarcity | 4 berries: less
common variant |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1799 British
farthing specifications
4 berries
1799 British
farthing design
4 berries
The retail value of a 1799
'4 berries' British farthing
can range from £5 to over
£175, 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 |