Victoria - One Farthing 1869 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Queen Victoria.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1869 (1860-1873)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/48 Shilling (1/960 LSD)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Shape: Round
Mintage: 3,225,600
Grade: AU
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized:  Yes =12-31-1960
References: KM# 747, Sp# 3958

Obverse:
Second laureate portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

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.

Note: mintmark (if present) below date

Lettering:
F A R T H I N G
1869

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The original weight of these pieces was 43.75 grains or one tenth ounce avoirdupois.

Border varieties:

KM#747.1 (1860 only) Beaded border;
KM#747.2 (1860-73) Toothed border;

A scarce 1860-dated mule exists with a toothed border on the obverse and a beaded border on the reverse.

For more detailed information on Victorian farthing varieties, please visit Aboutfarthings.

Riferimento : KM# 747, Sp# 3958

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Collezione : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India