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1 Farthing - Victoria W. B. Reeves; Birmingham

1 Farthing - Victoria (W. B. Reeves; Birmingham) - obverse1 Farthing - Victoria (W. B. Reeves; Birmingham) - reverse

© J.B.L. Smith

Features

Location United Kingdom
Type Advertising medallions
Years 1867-1872
Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Brass
Diameter 22.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
179191
References Withers 2# 870, 875
Paul Withers, Bente R. Withers; 2013. The Token Book 2 / Volume 2. Unofficial Farthings and their Values 1820-1901. Galata, Llanfyllin, United Kingdom.
, Batty# 938
David Thornbory Batty. Batty's Catalogue of the Copper Coinage of Great Britain, Ireland, British Isles and Colonies. Manchester, United Kingdom (4 volumes).

Obverse

Young bust of Queen Victoria left. Lettering around, date below. Beaded border

Script: Latin

Lettering:
H. M. G. M. QUEEN VICTORIA
1867

Translation: Her Most Gracious Majesty

Reverse

Lettering on three lines, upper and lower curved. Beaded border

Script: Latin

Lettering:
W. B. REEVES
HATTER
· BIRMINGHAM ·

Edge

Milled

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1867  Medal die axis
1872  Coin die axis

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