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¼ Farthing - Victoria

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka · ¼ Farthing - Victoria · 1828–1839
Regular
Weight1.18 g
Diameter13.5 mm
Mintage 2,215,680 Proof mintage unpublished
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper
DesignerWilliam Wyon
ReferenceKM# 737, Sp# 3953
Collector's Key World IDCKW-LKA-472

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1851 Sri Lanka ¼ Farthing - Victoria coins were minted?
2,215,680 were struck (Proof mintage unpublished).
What is a 1851 Sri Lanka ¼ Farthing - Victoria made of?
Copper, weighing 1.18 g.
What is the melt value of a 1851 Sri Lanka ¼ Farthing - Victoria?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1851 Sri Lanka ¼ Farthing - Victoria a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.