1826 farthing value - UK - draped bust
United Kingdom
farthing
KGIV 1826
draped bust
What is a 1826 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1826 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £5 | £9 | £20 | £70 | £110 | £130+ |
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 1826 draped bust UK farthing reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, and an olive branch
against a shield.
In the background a lion lies at her feet.
The surrounding legend reads: 'BRITANNIAR:
REX FID: DEF:', with date below.
primary varieties: 'draped bust', 'draped, R over E',
'laureate head', and 'laureate, I for 1'
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The obverse features the robed laureate bust
of King George IV facing left. (draped bust).
The legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IIII' to the left,
and 'DEI GRATIA.' to the right.
images courtesy of Coastal Coins UK
Notes:
Obverse shows robes below neck (draped bust).
Date on reverse. Olive branch and lion on reverse.
| Monarch | King George IV |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.5 to 4.8 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 6,666,240 (all 1826) |
| Scarcity | draped bust: less common |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
1826 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
draped bust
1826 United Kingdom
farthing design
draped bust
The retail value of a 1826
'draped bust' British farthing
can range from £5 to over
£130, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |