Content:

• Obverse: Young portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, with the legend VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:.

• Reverse: Britannia seated, holding a trident and shield, denomination “FARTHING” below, date “1843” in exergue.

Historical Insight:
Farthings were the smallest circulating coins of Victorian Britain and played an important role in everyday trade. The 1840s issues are especially notable as they show the youthful effigy of Victoria, capturing the optimism of the early Victorian era.

Material: Copper.