A genuine 1860 Queen Victoria Copper Farthing featuring the desirable Toothed Border variety. This transitional issue was struck during the year Britain changed from heavy copper coinage to the new bronze series, making it an especially interesting coin for Victorian collectors.

The obverse features the elegant Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon, while the reverse depicts the iconic seated Britannia designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, complete with trident and shield.

Condition: Very Fine (VF)

In my opinion, this coin grades Very Fine (VF).

* Queen Victoria’s portrait remains well defined with strong facial features.
* Hair detail, bun and ribbon remain visible with only moderate wear.
* Legends are clear and easily readable.
* Britannia retains excellent detail, including shield, trident and flowing drapery.
* Date 1860 is bold and fully legible.
* Distinctive toothed border remains sharp around much of the coin.
* Attractive original chocolate-brown colour with natural aged patina.
* No signs of harsh cleaning, holes or repairs.
* Honest circulation wear confined mainly to the highest points.

Specifications

* Country: Great Britain
* Monarch: Queen Victoria (1837–1901)
* Year: 1860
* Denomination: Farthing
* Variety: Toothed Border
* Composition: Copper
* Weight: Approximately 4.72 g
* Diameter: 22 mm
* Edge: Plain

Historical Background

The year 1860 marked a major change in British coinage, as the Royal Mint replaced the long-running copper issues with lighter bronze coins. Early 1860 copper farthings, particularly the Toothed Border variety, are collected as part of this important transition in Victorian numismatic history.

Designed by William Wyon and Leonard Charles Wyon, these farthings remain among the most popular British copper coins due to their beautiful craftsmanship and historical significance.

Collector Appeal

A desirable Very Fine example of the 1860 Toothed Border variety, making it an excellent addition to collections of:

* Victorian coinage
* British copper coins
* Queen Victoria farthings
* Toothed Border varieties
* British type collections
* Historic 19th-century coinage

An attractive original example with strong detail, pleasing colour and excellent collector appeal.

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