1806 farthing value - UK - raised curls
United Kingdom
farthing
KGIII 1806
raised curls
What is a 1806 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1806 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £2.50 | £4 | £10 | £50 | £100 | £120+ |
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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Close-up images
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The obverse features the robed laureate bust of
King George III facing right, with the date below.
The surrounding legend reads:
'GEORGIUS III D:G REX.'.
images courtesy of About Farthings
Notes: Date moved to obverse.
Side whiskers (curls) have raised lines.
Hair strands do not overlap lower wreath leaves.
Incuse 'K' on shoulder truncation.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.7 grams |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | Birmingham, England |
| Mintage | not recorded |
| Scarcity | raised curls: relatively
common |
| Obverse | Conrad Heinrich Küchler |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1806 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
raised curls
1806 United Kingdom
farthing design
raised curls
The 1806 British farthing reverse shows
Britannia seated facing left, holding an
olive branch and a trident, with shield
resting beside.
Above is the word 'BRITANNIA', and in
the background to the left is a small ship.
primary varieties: 'incuse curls',
'raised curls', and 'incuse dot'
The retail value of a 1806
'raised curls' British farthing
can range from £2.50 to over
£120, 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 |