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1826 farthing value - UK - draped, R over E

UK farthing

KGIV 1826

draped bust,

R over E

What is a 1826 British farthing coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1826 farthing from the UK.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£15 £25 £75 £260+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

1826 United Kingdom farthing reverse, draped bust, R over E

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draped bust
laureate head
R over E in GRATIA
1826 United Kingdom farthing obverse, draped bust, R over E

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The obverse features the robed laureate bust

of King George IV facing left. (draped bust).

The legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IIII' to the left,

and 'DEI GRATIA.' to the right.

images courtesy of C. Farthing

Notes: 'R' over 'E' in 'GRATIA'

Obverse shows robes below neck (draped bust).

Date on reverse. Olive branch and lion on reverse.

Monarch King George IV
Edge plain
Weight 4.5 to 4.8 grams
Diameter 22 mm
Comp copper
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 6,666,240 (all 1826)
Scarcity R over E: uncommon variant

 

Obverse Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse Benedetto Pistrucci


1826 United Kingdom

farthing specifications

draped bust, R over E


1826 United Kingdom

farthing design

draped bust, R over E

The 1826 draped bust UK farthing reverse

shows the helmed Britannia seated facing

right, holding a trident, and an olive branch

against a shield.


In the background a lion lies at her feet.


The surrounding legend reads: 'BRITANNIAR:

REX FID: DEF:', with date below.


primary varieties: 'draped bust', 'draped, R over E',

'laureate head', and 'laureate, I for 1'

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The retail value of a 1826

'draped bust, R over E'

British farthing can range

from £15 to over £260,

depending on grade,

condition, and demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated