Thrid Farthings

[Chingford 166]

I have an RE for REG 1844 Third farthing weighing approx 0.9g.

Countless searches have come up with a number of examples of approx.1.60g, with only two,

Colin Cookes and Gregorys, of 0.9g.

Pecks is the only reference I can find, and notes 'often found on thin flans'

Does anyone know how rare they actually are in comparison to the 'thick' flan, any other references

apart from Pecks, or a typical value

John

[Colin G. 147]

I have an RE for REG 1844 Third farthing weighing approx 0.9g.

Countless searches have come up with a number of examples of approx.1.60g, with only two,

Colin Cookes and Gregorys, of 0.9g.

Pecks is the only reference I can find, and notes 'often found on thin flans'

Does anyone know how rare they actually are in comparison to the 'thick' flan, any other references

apart from Pecks, or a typical value

John

John

As you say there are few references to these varieties, there appears to be no vast amount in difference between the 2 varieties in the Colin Cooke collection when you consider the prices/grades of the two examples.

Realised prices

Thick flan prooflike uncirculated - £800

Thin flan almost uncirculated - £650

Still a nice rare coin to own, I believe an example sold on ebay not too long ago for a similar price, but I am not 100% sure

[Chingford 166]

Thanks Colin

Echoes my findings, It is a very delicate coin.

I saw the ebay coin, went for around £900 and was a thick flan.

I think Pecks comment 'often on thin flans' probably an underestimation of it's true

rarity in comparison with the thick flan.

But the market dictates the value and as you rightly say Colins 'Thin Flan' looks to

have achieved the almost the same value as the 'Thick flan' as with Gregorys example.

I will keep looking for references, and post any further findings.

John