1868 Third Farthing

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Coin Details

Spink Ref : 3960
Mintage: 144,000
Weight : 0.95g
Diameter: 15.5mm

Obverse Image

Reverse Image

Obverse 1

Victoria’s bust facing left, VICTORIA D.G. BRITT: REG: F.D. (Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of Britains, Defender of the Faith)

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Reverse A

“ONE THIRD FARTHING” with an imperial crown above and the date below, surrounded by an oak wreath.

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Known Die Combinations

Obverse
Reverse
Ref No:
Peck No:
Comments
1
A
FTCG1868-VB-1/A
1928
Normal
1
A
FTCG1868-VB-1/A-BP
1929
Bronze Proof
1
A
FTCG1868-VB-1/A-CNP
1930
Cupro-nickel Proof
1
A
FTCG1868-VB-1/A-AP
1931
Aluminium Proof