1875H Queen Victoria Farthing – Scarce Heaton Mint

1875H Queen Victoria Farthing – Scarce Heaton Mint – About Uncirculated with Lustre

This listing is for a genuine 1875 Queen Victoria Farthing, struck at the Birmingham Heaton Mint. The “H” mintmark appears below the date, clearly distinguishing it from the standard Royal Mint issues of the same year. Coins with the “H” mark are generally scarcer and have long been collected as a variety in their own right.

Historical Context
The farthing, valued at one quarter of a penny, was an essential part of everyday Victorian commerce. By the mid-19th century, Britain’s industrial expansion and increasing population drove demand for small-denomination coinage. The Heaton Mint, a private minting establishment in Birmingham, was contracted at times to strike coins when the Royal Mint’s output was insufficient.

The year 1875 is of particular note because both Royal Mint and Heaton issues were produced. Collectors often seek the Heaton examples for completeness, with the “H” mintmark serving as a subtle but important detail.

Coin Details

• Country: United Kingdom

• Monarch: Queen Victoria (1837–1901)

• Denomination: Farthing (¼ penny)

• Date: 1875 (Heaton Mint, “H” below the date)

• Metal: Bronze (approx. 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)

• Weight: ~2.83 g

• Diameter: ~20 mm

Design

• Obverse: The “Young Head” portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Inscription reads VICTORIA D.G. BRITT: REG: F:D: (“Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith”).

• Reverse: Classic seated figure of Britannia with trident and shield, a maritime lighthouse to the left and ship to the right. The word FARTHING is above, with the date below and the “H” mintmark beneath it.

Condition
This example grades About Uncirculated (aUNC) with traces of original lustre visible. A coin of this quality shows only the slightest evidence of handling and is significantly superior to the average circulated specimen. With its strong strike and remaining mint brilliance, it is an excellent candidate for inclusion in a high-grade Victorian copper collection.

Please study the high-resolution photographs provided as grading remains subjective, and they form the best representation of the coin’s condition.

Collectors’ Notes

• The 1875H is a recognised scarcer date in the Victorian farthing series.

• Well-struck examples with lustre are highly desirable and command premiums.

• This coin would appeal both to type collectors of Queen Victoria bronzes and to specialists in farthing varieties.

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