The 1860 Farthing - Victoria (Bronze)Queen Victoria Bronze Farthing, dated 1860. Second Young head ('Bun' head). Diameter 20mm, weight 2.81g. SCBC 3958. The coin can have a toothed border or beaded border, but rare mule coins exist with both. Another variant has 5 berries instead of 4. SCBC: 3958.
Note: In 1860 the last of the larger Copper farthings were minted and have the date on the obverse. These coins are rare and much more expensive.
The Reverse, by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet, holding a trident and Union flag shield. In the background is a lighthouse and ship. Toothed border.
Edge is plain.
The Obverse, also by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows a portrait of Queen Victoria facing left. In her hair is a wreath of leaves and berries tied back with a ribbon. Toothed border. Legend: VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:.Images used by permission of Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 2,867,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1860. See Coins and Events of 1860
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Farthings. See more Farthings coins
and see which Farthings coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | VICTORIA BUN HEAD FARTHINGS 1860 TO 1901 CHOICE OF DATE £ 3.49 |
 | 1860 FARTHING £ 2.29 |
 | 1860 Victoria FARTHING, Bun Head Bronze Coin - NICE £ 8.00 |
 | A selection of Victoria farthings - select your date from list £ 2.51 |
 | 1860 Farthing Victoria British Bronze Coin £ 65.00 |
 | Victoria Farthing 1860-1901 Nice Condition Choose Your Year £ 5.25 |
 | 1860 Great Britain Farthing Victoria KM# 747.2 £ 90.62 |
 | 4 x Queen Victoria Farthings (1846, 1847, 1860 & 1868) £ 31.90 |
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