1851 Queen Victoria Farthing
The 1851 Queen Victoria Farthing is a business-strike issue from the United Kingdom. composed of copper (4.72 g).
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The 1851 Queen Victoria Farthing coin, engraved by William Wyon, and made of copper. Weighing 4.72 grams, with a diameter of 22 mm, and a thickness of 1.6 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is uncrowned portrait ('young head') of queen victoria left, legend around, date below, initials on bust truncation. note: varieties exist (see below). It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1858 W W". The reverse is seated figure of britannia right, trident in left hand, shield with union flag in right hand, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue. note: varieties exist (see below). It reads "BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 4.72 g
- Diameter
- 22 mm
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- William Wyon
- Currency
- Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1851 Queen Victoria Farthing made of?
- The 1851 Queen Victoria Farthing is made of copper, weighs 4.72 grams, and measures 22 mm in diameter.