The 1844 coin is actually one of the "key dates" of farthings issued during the 62-year reign of Queen Victoria. Only 430,000 were produced, and its value is about US$55 in Fine condition, about US$125 in Very Fine condition, about US$450 in Extremely Fine condition, and about US$700 in Uncirculated condition,
A penny farthing in fair to good condition, can be worth between £800 to £1500.
Half-Farthing coins were only produced during the early part of the 19th century.
Modified coins have no collector value.
A British 1844 copper Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,700 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £65 to £700 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Adam Worth was born in 1844.
A Liberty Seated dollar dated 1844 runs in values from $275.00 in VG to $1400.00 in AU take it to a dealer you need a grade on this coin.
The penny was considerably larger, as a farthing was worth 1/4 of a penny. Those old-timey bicycles with the giant front wheel were nicknamed "penny-farthings" because of the size difference in wheels.
What is my gold watch fob worth from the year 1844? it was presented to third great grandfather from the passengers of the steamboat harkaway.
A Penny Farthing was a 19th Century bicycle invented in 1871 by British engineer, James Starley. A Penny and a Farthing are both coins from the now redundant British predecimal currency system. The Penny Farthing bicycle was so named for the contrast of the size of the front and back wheels which were likened to a Penny and a Farthing.
A British 1844 copper Half-Farthing (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £85 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £30 GBP. A British 1844 copper Half-Farthing (Victoria)(E/N in REGINA), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £225 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £80 GBP. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
There was no such thing at the time.
Half a farthing.