1 Farthing - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type reverse 🔍
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1 Farthing - Victoria 2nd portrait 1st type

The 1 Farthing - Victoria 2nd portrait 1st type is a British 1 Farthing issued 1860–1873 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Bronze. Weight: 2.83 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

CountryUK Year1860–1873 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalBronze Melt ~£0.03
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1860–1873
Denomination1 Farthing
Face value0p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesFarthing
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1960
CompositionBronze
Weight2.830g
Diameter20.0mm
Thickness1.30mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Second laureate portrait ('Bun head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right. Script: Latin

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.0910
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.03

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