1879 farthing value - UK - large 9
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1879
large 9
What is a 1879 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1879 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £6 | £18 | £60 | £230 | £340 | £400+ |
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 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 About Farthings
Notes:
'9' significantly larger than rest of date.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 2.7 to 2.9 grams |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 3,977,180 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | large 9: uncommon variant |
| Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1879 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
large 9
1879 United Kingdom
farthing design
large 9
The retail value of a 1879
'large 9' British farthing can
range from £6 to over
£400, 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 |