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What is a 1915 Farthing worth?
Value Range
| G | F | UNC |
|---|---|---|
| $0.30 | $0.50 | $22.00 |
What year did the farthing go out of circulation?
1960
After the farthing was withdrawn in 1960, the halfpenny was the lowest denomination coin until its demise in the run-up to decimalisation.
When was the farthing phased out?
After the farthing was withdrawn in 1960, the halfpenny was the lowest denomination coin until its demise in the run-up to decimalisation.
How much was a farthing worth in the day?
This tiny coin – which was in its day worth 1/4pence – was once ubiquitous, but went the way of other coins in the latter part of the 20th century. Interestingly, the farthing was deemed not to be legal tender long before decimalisation, as we shall see.
When did the farthing become legal tender in the UK?
The farthing was introduced into UK currency in 1860, during the reign of Queen Victoria, and at first featured a depiction of Britannia on the back. This remained until 1937, when the wren made its first appearance. It would remain with the wren image until it was declared no longer to be legal tender on 1 st January 1961.
How much is a 1880 farthing coin worth?
Moving forward in the Victorian era, and an 1880 farthing – with Britannia on the back still – is somewhat rarer than those issued in the earlier years. A very good example of a used coin will sell for around £2.50, with an uncirculated example fetching as much as £200.
What was the farthing made out of before 1860?
Since then, the farthing – in both this form and the one that preceded the 1860 version – has been collected avidly, and there are many around still. The latter versions of the farthing, post-1860, were minted from bronze. Prior to this, farthings had been copper-based, which was the norm for most UK coinage.