1829 farthing value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
farthing
George IV
1829
What is a 1829 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1829 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £7 | £25 | £85 | £150 | £175+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George IV facing left. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA',
with the date below, between cinquefoils.
images courtesy of Narracan Coins
Notes:
| Monarch | King George IV |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.6 to 4.9 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,505,280 |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1829 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1829 United Kingdom
farthing design
The 1829 United Kingdom farthing
reverse shows the helmed Britannia
seated facing right, holding a trident,
hand resting on a shield, with a rose,
thistle, and shamrock in the exergue.
The surrounding legend reads:
'BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:'.
The retail value of a 1829
British farthing can range
from £4 to over £175,
depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |