What is the value of a 1773 British Farthing?

Answer 1

A British 1775 copper Farthing (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch from £12 to £200 GBP.

A British 1775 copper Farthing (George III)(with minting error in GEORGIUS - inverted "A" instead of "U"), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch from £40 to £675 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

A British 1775 copper Farthing (George III)(struck en medaille), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch from £25 to £250 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.

Answer 2

All Farthings from this period are made from copper. The 1775 Farthing obverse has a right facing George III with the Latin inscription "GEORGIVS - III - REX". The reverse has a left facing seated Britannia holding a trident with her left hand and a small branch with her right hand and a shield beneath her. The date is below Britannia and the inscription "BRITAN" is on the left and "NIA." is on the right.

Answer 3

A British 1773 copper Farthing (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £12 to £200 GBP.

A British 1773 copper Farthing (George III)(no stop on reverse), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £15 to £250 GBP.

A British 1773 copper Farthing (George III)(no stop after REX), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 up to £275 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

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.

Answer 4

An 1875 British Penny looks very much the same as all British pennies issued from 1860 to 1894. They are made from bronze, are 30.81 mm in diameter and weigh 9.453 grams.

The obverse has a left facing Queen Victoria with a laurel around her head and her hair tied in a bun with the words - "VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:" which is heavily abbreviated Latin. The literal definition is - "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith".

The reverse has the seated female warrior Britannia wearing a helmet, carrying a trident and shield, who is personifying Great Britain.

The words ONE PENNY and the year also appear on the reverse.

See the link below.

Answer 5

The Royal Mint did not produce a Farthing coin from 1776 to 1798 inclusive. Due to Britains ongoing expenses with various wars in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there were very few silver or copper coins minted, subsequently there were a great many counterfeit coins produced.

Answer 6

The Royal Mint produced no Farthing coins from 1776 to 1798 inclusive.

Due to Britains ongoing expenses with various wars in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there were very few silver or copper coins minted, subsequently there were a great many privately minted tokens and counterfeit coins produced.

To get an estimate of value on a privately minted token, you need to provide the details of the inscription on the token.

Answer 7

The 1771 British Farthing was a round copper coin approximately 23.5 mm in diameter.

The obverse features a right facing laureate bust of King George III shown from the shoulders. The Kings shoulders are covered by an ancient form of military attire (the fashion of the time).

The inscription around the circumference reads - GEORGIVS III REX, a Latin rendering of King George III.

The reverse shows the left facing seated figure of Britannia with a shield and holding a trident and branch. The inscription around the circumference reads - BRITANNIA broken between the two N's. The year is in the exergue below Britannia.

Answer 8

The 1797 British "Cartwheel" Penny and Twopence coins were the only coins of their type issued. Both coins are near identical except that the Twopence is significantly larger than the Penny.

Both coins feature a right facing George III on the obverse with the legend "GEORGIUS III D:G REX around circumference.

The reverse features the left facing seated figure of Britannia with trident and shield, and holding forth a small branch. BRITANNIA is at the top of the circumference and the year at the bottom.

The Penny is 36 mm in diameter and weighs 28.35 grams.

The Twopence is 41 mm in diameter and weighs 56.7 grams.

Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold.

See the link below for a not very good picture of the 1797 Cartwheel penny side by side with a more recent predecimal Penny.