Price check for a Great Britain 1860 farthing

mojoman

Hi,My 2005 spinks Coins of England has a $850-2000 price on a 1860 farthing Did I read that correct? If so why? was it a low mintage or....
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks,MoJoMaN

wybrit

Is the date on the farthing on the obverse or reverse?

It's more likely the reverse, which makes it a bronze farthing, which is common.

The next question is whether it had a beaded border or a toothed border (assuming it is bronze). A picture would help, then I can give you a value.

wybrit

Beaded border: the beads are separated from the rim.



Toothed border: the beads touch the rim and look more like teeth.



The beaded is $53 EF and $158 BU

The toothed is roughly $45 EF and $140 BU.

I think Spink's EF prices are very optimistic.

mojoman

Thanks it is a toothed f/xf I am still new to collecting G.B coins I seen the price and it said nothing of beaded or toothed rim, My HEART was pumping for a few lol But I thought I would ask ,And belive it or not I knew you would have the answer Thanks again I appreciate it, I am learning more and more that I AM HERE Take care and GOD BLESS, mOjOmAn

farthing

There is also a rare variety of the 1860 farthing referred to as a toothed/beeded border. One side has a toothed border, the other has a beeded border. Off the top of my head I cannot recall which border type is on the obverse.

wybrit

There is also a rare variety of the 1860 farthing referred to as a toothed/beeded border. One side has a toothed border, the other has a beeded border. Off the top of my head I cannot recall which border type is on the obverse.

The obverse of the rare mule is toothed and the reverse is beaded.