British Farthing - Queen Victoria 'Bun Head' 1862 obverse — Great Britain, 1 Farthing Obverse
British Farthing - Queen Victoria 'Bun Head' 1862 reverse — Great Britain Reverse
Great Britain Common

British Farthing - Queen Victoria 'Bun Head' 1862

1 Farthing · Bronze

This is an 1862 British Farthing featuring the 'Bun Head' portrait of Queen Victoria by Leonard Charles Wyon on the obverse, with the legend 'VICTORIA D.G. BRITT. REG. F.D.' The reverse depicts a seated Britannia holding a trident with a shield, lighthouse to the left and a sailing ship to the right, with the denomination 'FARTHING' above and date '1862' below. The coin displays exceptional full red mint luster with virtually no wear, consistent with a high Mint State grade.

Year
1862
Country
Great Britain
Metal
Bronze
Diameter
None
Weight
None
Est. Value
$150

Price History

Current Market Value
$150
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52-week low
$90
52-week high
$330
Last sale
$142
Avg grade sold
VF

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