½ Farthing - Victoria 1st portrait; incl. Colonial

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Królowa	Victoria (1837-1901)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1839-1856
Value	½ Farthing (1⁄1920)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Miedź
Weight	2.36 g
Diameter	18 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1869
Number	N# 8480
References	KM# 738 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3951 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

See 47 swap offers

View sale offers

Obverse

Pierwszy niekoronowany portret ("Młoda głowa") królowej Wiktorii po lewej stronie, legenda wokół. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Centralnie ukoronowany nominał powyżej daty z różą, ostem i koniczyną poniżej daty.

Uwaga: emisje z datą 1839 mają tylko różę poniżej daty Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
HALF
FARTHING
1844

Edge

Zwykły Automatically translated

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

(en)

Originally struck for use in Ceylon with only a Tudor rose below the date (see below), from 1842 they were made legal tender in the UK and produced with the three national flower emblems below the date. The standard weight of these pieces was 1/12 ounce avoirdupois (36.5 grains), leading to much criticism that they were far too small a denomination. The series lasted until 1869 when the coin was demonetized, the last date issued for circulation being 1856.

For further information on fractional farthings, please visit Tony Clayton's website at coins-of-the-uk.co.uk.

© Image courtesy of Tony Clayton

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1839	2 042 800				$ 23				(en) Rose only below date	4%
1842				$ 6.50	$ 13				(en) Rose, thistle & shamrock below date	7%
1843	3 440 600		$ 2.70	$ 3.20	$ 7.70	$ 24	$ 24	$ 67		33%
1844									(en) 'E' of REGINA over 'N'	2%
1844	6 451 000	$ 2.10	$ 3.40	$ 3.40	$ 9.20	$ 13	$ 34	$ 38	(en) See comments for varieties	72%
1847	3 010 500				$ 7.10					4%
1851										1.7%
1851									(en) '5851' overpunch error	0.5%
1852	989 100									1.5%
1853	955 200									1.9%
1853									(en) Proof	0.14%
1854	677 300							$ 240		1.0%
1856									(en) large date	0.4%
1856	913 900								(en) small date	1.1%
1856									(en) small date, error: 'KRITANNIA'	0.7%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: zdravko, JoachimSdl, Wallnut, vasyli, BSmith, crimea62, Nathaniel, Szavincent, prachy11, cyprusalexander, yahel, alin225, nukn, chaosharvard, aumi, erniemix, sangriablanca, Coin Pioneer, Skahaboy, IndoStocks, internationalcoinsandcash, pol051, Ancientsandmore, CanBird81, BasicPS, mikegpo, turntostone, WD40Texas, Dr.L, floyd1, PesPoisonFisch, tony164, spotten, bevi75, aarez, Tomdd, LaZooRo, gagaouze, Celtic_Mustang, kinrooi, hovisjoe71, kever, mitino, Topgo, edgarmx1, TauTau, Crapgamer

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 9 Wskazówki wyszukiwania

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 26 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61586 Lot 23173	26 Jan 2026	1839 – (en) Rose only below date	UNC (NGC MS64 Red and Brown)	USD 149.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 174 Lot 717	15 Nov 2025	1843	UNC	USD 102.55 (EUR 89.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Summer Evening Auction 162 Lot 475	7 Jul 2025	1843	UNC	USD 62.22 (EUR 54.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions 2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483 Lot 21185	16 Mar 2025	1843	UNC (PCGS MS64 Brown)	USD 139.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 152 Lot 660	8 Mar 2025	1843	UNC	USD 66.83 (EUR 58.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231913 Lot 64243	28 Mar 2019	1843	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 182 Lot 878	6 Feb 2026	1843	AU	USD 13.83 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 177 Lot 1059	6 Dec 2025	1843	AU	USD 19.59 (EUR 17.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 161 Lot 688	18 Jun 2025	1843	AU	USD 13.83 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231913 Lot 64244	28 Mar 2019	1847	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions