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A genuine 1839 Queen Victoria Half Farthing, issued during the very first years of Victoria’s reign and featuring the iconic Young Head portrait. The 1839 issue is highly sought after by collectors of early Victorian copper coinage due to its historic significance as one of the earliest Half Farthing dates. These tiny copper coins were struck primarily for colonial circulation and represent one of the smallest denominations ever produced under the British monetary system. Year: 1839 Monarch: Queen Victoria Denomination: Half Farthing (⅛ Penny) Metal: Copper Type: Young Head Victoria Historic Colonial Issue Historical Note The Half Farthing was worth just one-eighth of a penny, making it one of the smallest circulating British denominations ever issued. Many examples saw heavy use overseas, which is why surviving pieces from the early Victorian period can be difficult to locate in collectible condition