Victoria Irish Farthing
Ireland
1860–1894
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.04
Based on Copper spot price ($6.09/oz) · 95.0% purity · 2.83g
Updated 11:08 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Ireland |
| Years Minted | 1860–1894 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the young head of Queen Victoria facing left, with the inscription 'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'.
Reverse
Depicts the Irish harp with the date below and the denomination 'FARTHING'.
History & Notable Facts
The Victoria Irish Farthing's harp reverse, a direct symbol of Ireland, made it stand out in a sea of British-influenced designs, even if it didn't always get the respect it deserved.
Weighing just 2.83 grams and measuring 9.5 millimeters across, this bronze coin was the smallest in circulation during Victoria's reign. It entered production in 1860 at the Royal Mint in London, using a simple obverse portrait of the young queen. The metal composition shifted to bronze from earlier copper, a practical move to reduce costs.
Records on exact mintage figures are murky; many documents burned in the 1838 fire at the Public Record Office. Still, these farthings circulated widely for everyday transactions until 1894.
Some collectors swear these coins bring good luck, but that's just another myth I've heard too often.
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