1831 farthing value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
farthing
William IV
1831
What is a 1831 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1831 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £6 | £15 | £60 | £110 | £130+ |
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.
The 1831 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:'.
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King William IV facing right. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA',
with the date below.
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Notes:
First King William IV era United Kingdom farthing.
| Monarch | King William IV |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.6 to 4.9 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 2,688,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1831 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
1831 United Kingdom
farthing design
The retail value of a 1831
British farthing can range
from £4 to over £130,
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 |