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1897 Farthing NGC MS62 Freeman 574 High Tide

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1897 Farthing NGC MS62 Freeman 574 High Tide

Victoria (1837-1901), Diademed and veiled portrait (Old Head) of Queen Victoria left, legend around. The reverse, Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, denomination above, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right

Translation of obverse legend Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

This example is graded and certified by NGC as MS62 Brown, and artificially blackened at the mint.

Due to the fact that on occasion uncirculated farthings had been passed off as half sovereigns, those struck between 1897 and 1917 were produced with an artificially darkened finish. The method adopted was to use acid fumes to darken the coins giving them a 'blackened' appearance, however on some coins this has resulted in shades down to light brown.

NGC Certification 8463505-030

Coin Specification
Year	1897
Denomination	Farthing
Mintage	4579800
Quality	Mint State
Obverse Designer	Thomas Brock
Reverse Designer	Leonard Charles Wyon
Weight	2.83g