Queen Victoria Farthing 1864

The 1864 bun head (bronze) UK farthing obverse

features the laureate bust of Queen Victoria

facing left, hair in a bun. The legend reads:

‘VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:’

The reverse shows the helmed Britannia

seated facing right, holding a trident, hand

resting on a shield, with the date below, and the

word ‘FARTHING’ above. In the background is

a lighthouse to the left, and ship to the right.