A British 1866 bronze Farthing (QV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £28 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
First Issue - 1821-26
A British 1826 copper Farthing (George IV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £160 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £5 to £70 GBP.
A British 1826 copper Farthing (George IV)(R/E in GRATIA), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £20 to £275 GBP.
NOTE - The reverse of the above coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.
Second Issue - 1825-30
A British 1826 copper Farthing (George IV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £120 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £60 GBP.
A British 1826 copper Farthing (George IV)(Roman "I"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £600 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £20 to £350 GBP.
A British 1826 copper Farthing (George IV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up 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.
A British 1862 bronze Farthing (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £35 GBP.
A British 1862 bronze Farthing (Victoria)(with large 8), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £300 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.
A British 1821 copper Farthing (George IV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £65 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.
A British 1823 copper Farthing (George IV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £120 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £65 GBP.
A British 1823 copper Farthing (George IV)(with an "I" instead of a "1" in the date), circulated but still in good condition might fetch anything from £25 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.
A British 1806 copper Farthing (George III)(K. on truncation), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £150 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £8 to £75 GBP.
A British 1806 copper Farthing (George III)(incuse dot on truncation), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £325 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £35 to £110 GBP.
A British 1806 Farthing (George III)(copper Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £275 GBP.
A British 1806 Farthing (George III)(bronzed Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £225 GBP.
A British 1806 Farthing (George III)(gilt copper Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £400 GBP.
A British 1806 Farthing (George III)(silver Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,500 GBP.
A British 1806 Farthing (George III)(gold Proof FDC), is considered extremely rare.
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.
A British 1825 copper Farthing (George IV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £65 GBP.
A British 1825 copper Farthing (George IV)(D/U in DEI), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £20 to £250 GBP.
A British 1825 copper Farthing (George IV)(leaf ribs raised), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £140 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £4 to £70 GBP.
A British 1825 Farthing (George IV)(Proof in gold FDC), is considered to be extremely rare.
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.
A British 1822 copper Farthing (KG IV)(leaf ribs incuse), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £110 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £55 GBP.
A British 1822 copper Farthing (KG IV)(inverse A's in legend), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £275 GBP.
A British 1822 copper Farthing (KG IV)(leaf ribs raised), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £110 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £55 GBP.
A British 1822 copper Farthing (KG IV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £700 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.
A British 1828 copper Farthing (KG VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £135 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £65 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.
The last British Farthing was minted in 1956.
The last British Half-Farthing coin was issued in 1868.
The farthing was last produced in Great Britain in 1956.
All British 20th century Farthings were made from bronze. If you have a gold Farthing, it is because somebody has plated it. Modified coins have no collector value.
All British 20th century Farthings were made from bronze. If you have a gold Farthing, it is because somebody has plated it. Modified coins have no collector value.
There were no British Farthings minted from 1776 to 1798 inclusive.
There were no British Farthings minted from 1808 to 1820 inclusive.
Such a coin does not exist. The Royal Mint produced no Farthing coins in 1870 or 1871.
Such a coin does not exist. The last British Farthing was minted in 1956 and they were demonetised in 1960.
Such a coin does not exist. The Farthing was last issued in 1956 and withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1960.
Farthings were made from bronze. If you have a silver Farthing, somebody has plated it and it is subsequently of no value as a collectible.
Farthings were made from bronze. If your Farthing appears to be gold, somebody has probably gold plated it. Modified coins have no collector value.